Cut-leaved elder
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Our range of cut-leaved elders brings together shrubs with an elegant habit and finely chiselled foliage, varieties like Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' that stand out in the garden. Their laciniate, intensely cut leaves evoke those of Japanese maples. They also offer decorative and fragrant flowers in spring.
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' has captivating, almost black purple, finely cut foliage, and umbels of pale pink flowers. The 'Golden Tower' elder illuminates the garden with its golden leaves and slender habit. Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' combines bright yellow foliage and great tolerance to various soils. 'Golden Lace' offers intensely cut golden foliage and spectacular white flowering. The cluster elder 'Tenuifolia' and black elder 'Linearis' stand out with their very fine, almost thread-like foliage, giving an intensely light and airy appearance.
Elders (Sambucus) prefer rich, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Prune them regularly to maintain their shape and stimulate flowering.
To learn more, check out our guide "Elder: planting, growing, pruning"
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