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Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla Black Tower | Black Tower Elder
Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla Black Tower | Black Tower Elder

Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla Black Tower | Black Tower Elder

SKU: PL30003474
2 litre pot
£26.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
12 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall
£99.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
1

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Standard £5.99

Overview

An upright columnar shrub or small tree ideal for smaller borders or as a stand-alone specimen. The toothed foliage opens green but soon turns dark purple in a sunny position. Flat heads of musky-scented, pale pink flowers with large red anthers appear in late spring, followed by purple-black berries for wine making.

 

Variety Information

  • Habit: Fastigiata
  • Flower Colour: Pink/Red
  • Foliage Colour: Purple
  • Features: Purple Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Edible Fruit

Specifications

  • Supplied As: 12L Pot
  • Height on Arrival: 1.5m (5ft)
  • Age: 2 Years
  • Toxicity: Harmful to humans and pets if eaten, fruit/flowers edible if cooked
  • Height:80 - 100cm tall

Please note: Heights are measured from the top of the pot upwards

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Advice on hot and droopy plants

If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don't worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it's hot that water evaporates.

Just give them an off-schedule watering and they'll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don't like extremes.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; fruit/flowers edible if cooked

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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