Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' syn. Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Beauty', Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Elder 'Gerda'
Mid Spring 2015
9
- 1
Early Spring 2015
4
- 0
Early Spring 2015
4
- 0
Late Winter 2015
4
- 0
Late Winter 2015
4
- 0
Late Winter 2015
4
- 0
Late Spring 2014
4
- 0
Late Spring 2014
9
- 6
Late Spring 2014
3
- 0









Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' syn. Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Black Beauty', Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Mid Spring 2015
9
Early Spring 2015
4
Early Spring 2015
4
Late Winter 2015
4
Late Winter 2015
4
Late Winter 2015
4
Late Spring 2014
4
Late Spring 2014
9

thedanielrichards
Close up the flowers look really pretty

wallington
Ooh, I have one of these I planted last year, I love them.

justin
Yeah they're great but can go a bit mental if not kept in check! @wallington

wallington
I'll bear that in mind, thanks. I nipped ours back slightly but it's still quite small at the mo.

justin
I actually hard pruned ours last autumn and it can take it when a bit more mature. If I didn't do that it'd take over that patch of the garden. The branches can be over 2m high if it's in the right conditions so can be a monster!! @wallington

wallington
Oh blimey lol. Ok I'll keep it in check! On the flip side, I love that something that looks quite delicate can look after itself
Late Spring 2014
3
I've got my eye on a black tower sambucus nigra. What's the growth like on yours @justin