Create a dramatic garden display with this great value pack of 3 individual Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ Shrubs, supplied as large, strong plants, each grown in its own individual 3 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, these outstanding ornamental Elderberry shrubs are renowned for their deeply cut, almost black-purple foliage, beautiful pink flowers, and striking architectural appearance.
Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ is one of the most distinctive foliage shrubs available, producing finely divided leaves in exceptionally dark shades of deep purple, burgundy and near-black. The delicate, lace-like foliage gives the plant an elegant appearance reminiscent of a Japanese Maple, while its vigorous and easy-growing nature makes it an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens.
During late spring and early summer, established plants produce broad clusters of soft pink, lightly fragrant flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark foliage. The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, bringing additional life and interest into the garden.
Later in the season, dark elderberries may develop following successful pollination, providing further autumn interest and a valuable food source for garden birds. The combination of dramatic foliage, contrasting flowers and wildlife value makes ‘Black Lace’ a superb multi-season garden shrub.
This great value pack contains 3 individual large plants, making it perfect for planting together to create a dramatic dark-foliaged backdrop, developing an informal screen, or positioning separately throughout the garden as striking feature specimens.
Supplied as three strong, healthy plants, each in its own 3 litre pot, these premium specimens establish quickly and provide years of outstanding ornamental interest.
(Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ – Hardy Deciduous Ornamental Elder, approximately 6–10ft / 1.8–3m tall and wide at maturity depending on growing conditions and pruning)
Spring:
Fresh finely divided foliage emerges in rich purple and burgundy shades, quickly developing its characteristic dark appearance.
Late Spring & Early Summer:
Large flattened clusters of beautiful soft pink flowers appear above the dark foliage, creating a spectacular colour contrast while attracting pollinating insects.
Summer:
Deep purple-black lace-like foliage provides dramatic colour and structure throughout borders and planting schemes.
Autumn:
Dark berries may follow the flowers, attracting garden birds and providing additional seasonal interest before the foliage falls.
Winter:
After leaf fall, the established branching framework provides structure before vigorous fresh growth returns the following spring.
Habit:
Develops into a large, bushy, well-branched shrub and responds extremely well to pruning, allowing it to be maintained at a preferred size or encouraged to produce vigorous fresh foliage.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ thrives in most fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained garden soils and performs well in full sun or partial shade. A sunnier position generally encourages the richest, darkest foliage colour.
• Great value pack of 3 individual large plants
• Each supplied in its own individual 3 litre pot
• Strong, established nursery-grown specimens
• Spectacular deep purple to almost-black foliage
• Finely divided leaves with an elegant lace-like appearance
• Beautiful contrasting soft pink flowers
• Excellent alternative to a dark-leaved Japanese Maple
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and beneficial pollinators
• Berries may provide valuable food for garden birds
• Hardy, vigorous and easy to grow
• Excellent multi-season ornamental interest
• Mixed shrub borders
• Feature and specimen planting
• Informal screening
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Contemporary planting schemes
• Creating dramatic foliage contrast
• Planting as a backdrop for brightly coloured flowers
• Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
• Position in full sun or partial shade
• Choose a sunny position for the deepest foliage colour
• Water regularly during the first growing season until fully established
• Apply mulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and improve the soil
• Feed during spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser
• Prune during the dormant season if required to control size and encourage vigorous fresh growth
• Allow adequate space for the plants to develop their naturally bushy habit
• 3x Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ Elderberry Shrubs
• Great value pack of 3 individual plants
• Large plants supplied in individual 3 litre pots
• Strong, healthy nursery-grown specimens
• Stunning purple-black ornamental foliage
• Beautiful soft pink flowers
• Attractive lace-like leaves
• Excellent for borders, screening and feature planting
• Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds
• Hardy and easy to maintain
• Spectacular contrast plant for almost any garden
• Check out our planting guide to help your Sambucus plants thrive
Our range of ornamental shrubs is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, healthy plants that establish quickly and provide excellent long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live plant packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our shrubs are carefully selected for health, vigour and garden performance. Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ is an outstanding choice for gardeners looking to introduce dramatic foliage colour, beautiful contrasting flowers and valuable wildlife interest into their outdoor space.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 3 individual Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ Shrubs, each supplied in its own individual 3 litre pot – a fantastic value collection of large ornamental plants, perfect for creating a dramatic garden display with elegant near-black foliage, beautiful soft pink flowers and outstanding seasonal interest.
