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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' (PBR) AGM

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' (PBR) AGM

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' (PBR) AGM produces intense burgundy-black foliage with lemon-scented pale pink flowers in early summer that open from dark red buds. Purple-black berries in autumn. Approx. 3m x 3m. Can be pruned well down each year in spring if wished. Deciduous.

Makes a statement in any garden and looks good underplanted with Carex elata 'Aurea', Hostas or Primula florindae.
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  • Deciduous: Deciduous
  • Architectural: Yes
  • Cultivar: 'Gerda'
  • Common Name: Black-leaved Elder
  • Features: lemon-scented flowers
  • Genus: Sambucus
  • Species: nigra
  • Flower Colour: pink
  • Foliage Colour: almost black
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