{"product_id":"col-3l-sam-bla-lacx1","title":"Sambucus ‘Nigra Black Lace Elderberry’ — Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSambucus ‘Nigra Black Lace Elderberry’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering early to mid summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3m × 3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to Mid Summer (pink-tinged, lemon-scented flower clusters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour achieved in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies, Birds \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plant in a 3L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSambucus nigra 'Black Lace' (syn. 'Eva') is a stunning deciduous shrub prized for its deeply dissected, dark purple-black foliage that closely resembles that of a Japanese maple. In early summer, clusters of pink-budded flowers open to reveal delicate, lemon-scented, creamy-pink blooms, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark leaves. These are followed by dark purple-black berries in autumn, which are highly attractive to birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy and versatile shrub makes an excellent focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. It is equally suited to use as a specimen plant or as part of a mixed hedge. 'Black Lace' is easy to grow, tolerant of a wide range of soils, and responds well to hard pruning if a more compact shape is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra 'Black Lace' (syn. 'Eva')\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3m × 3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, Bushy Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour achieved in full sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, Well-Drained; Tolerant of Most Soil Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to Mid Summer (pink-tinged, lemon-scented flower clusters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBees, Butterflies, Birds \u0026amp; Garden Wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Specimen Planting, Mixed Hedging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 3m × 3m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers from early to mid summer (pink-tinged, lemon-scented flower clusters).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57506767274367,"sku":"COL-3L-SAM-BLA-LACX1","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_98ec4b73-da77-4b58-8421-c846265d4c08.png?v=1778621321","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-3l-sam-bla-lacx1","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}