Hardy Northern Grown Perennials For The Discerning Gardener
BLACK BEAUTYTM SAMBUCUS (Sambucus nigra 'Gerda') Elderberry
Quick Facts about Black BeautyTM Sambucus
Foliage Color: Deep dark burgundy to black
Exposure: Full sun to part shade exposure
Spread: 4'
Height: 6'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Growth Habit: Deciduous large mounding shrub
Bloom Time: Large, fluffy baby-pink lemon scented blooms appear in the summer, late June through July
Uses: Extremely versatile shrub! Great for added bold color and texture in the garden. Use in the mixed border or as a specimen. Plant in mass to form a stunning deer resistant flowering hedge. Drought and flood tolerant once established.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Edible fruit, Wildlife
Breeder: Ken Tobutt and Jaqui Prevette
BLACK BEAUTYTM ELDERBERRY is a dazzling new deer resistant hardy Elderberry that will change the way you think about using Sambucus in your garden. This extremely versatile deciduous shrub boasts intense black stems, black foliage and a spectacular display of massive lemon scented powder-pink flowers that bloom late spring into early summer. As fall approaches, Black BeautyTM Sambucus produces attractive burgundy-wine colored berries in clusters. Use these tarts berries to make Elderberry wine, jams, jellies, decorate holiday wreaths or just leave the dark wine-colored berries on the shrub to provide winter birds with a tasty snack.
Click here to order Black BeautyTM Sambucus (Elderberry)!
Black BeautyTM Sambucus Origins:
This hardy, deer resistant Sambucus was developed by Ken Tobutt and Jacqui Prevette of the HRI - East Malling Station in England. Black Beauty Sambucus is a breakthrough plant with intriguing black foliage, extreme hardiness and soil adaptability. Not only does Black BeautyTM Elderberry make 'Guincho Purple' Sambucus out-dated, but it will completely change your perception of Sambucus. Unlike earlier selections of dark leafed Sambucus, the leaf color of Black Beauty does not fade to green in the heat of the summer, in fact it actually gets darker. We have been growing this wonderful garden shrub for our customers now for several years at our farm, Stargazer Perennials with great success! Our nursery is located in a USDA hardiness zone 5a and we have found Black Beauty Sambucus to be extremely hardy, very deer resistant and very adaptable to a variety of soil and light situations.
Black Beauty SambucusTM Garden Uses and Care:
Black Beauty Sambucus is useful for mass planting, in a garden or perennial borders or when incorporated into a
woodland setting. This showy black leafed Elderberry is generally trouble-free from pests or diseases, making it a joy to add to any garden. Black BeautyTM Elderberry is very adaptable to soil and water situations. Once established, Black BeautyTM Sambucus is very drought tolerant, but will also tolerate very wet soil conditions. This colorful and dramatic shrub can be grown several ways depending upon what you want to accomplish in your garden. If you have ample space to let Black BeautyTM Sambucus grow, you can simply shear it hard the first few years to promote branching, and then just let it go! In the perennial garden you can prune it back hard just after it finishes blooming to produce a smaller plant that is more appropriate for smaller gardens. You can also train Black BeautyTM Sambucus into a small patio tree by removing the lower branches and leaves and selecting one or three strong, straight trunks.
Pair Black Beauty Sambucus with Black LaceTM Sambucus and Sutherland Gold Sambucus for an eye-catching display of foliage texture and color in your garden.
View all the Proven Winners® Color Choice® Shrubs available at Stargazer PerennialsTM Farm and Nursery!
Quick Facts about Black BeautyTM Sambucus
Foliage Color: Deep dark burgundy to black
Exposure: Full sun to part shade exposure
Spread: 4'
Height: 6'
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Growth Habit: Deciduous large mounding shrub
Bloom Time: Large, fluffy baby-pink lemon scented blooms appear in the summer, late June through July
Uses: Extremely versatile shrub! Great for added bold color and texture in the garden. Use in the mixed border or as a specimen. Plant in mass to form a stunning deer resistant flowering hedge. Drought and flood tolerant once established.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Edible fruit, Wildlife
Breeder: Ken Tobutt and Jaqui Prevette
BLACK BEAUTYTM ELDERBERRY is a dazzling new deer resistant hardy Elderberry that will change the way you think about using Sambucus in your garden. This extremely versatile deciduous shrub boasts intense black stems, black foliage and a spectacular display of massive lemon scented powder-pink flowers that bloom late spring into early summer. As fall approaches, Black BeautyTM Sambucus produces attractive burgundy-wine colored berries in clusters. Use these tarts berries to make Elderberry wine, jams, jellies, decorate holiday wreaths or just leave the dark wine-colored berries on the shrub to provide winter birds with a tasty snack.
Click here to order Black BeautyTM Sambucus (Elderberry)!
Black BeautyTM Sambucus Origins:
This hardy, deer resistant Sambucus was developed by Ken Tobutt and Jacqui Prevette of the HRI - East Malling Station in England. Black Beauty Sambucus is a breakthrough plant with intriguing black foliage, extreme hardiness and soil adaptability. Not only does Black BeautyTM Elderberry make 'Guincho Purple' Sambucus out-dated, but it will completely change your perception of Sambucus. Unlike earlier selections of dark leafed Sambucus, the leaf color of Black Beauty does not fade to green in the heat of the summer, in fact it actually gets darker. We have been growing this wonderful garden shrub for our customers now for several years at our farm, Stargazer Perennials with great success! Our nursery is located in a USDA hardiness zone 5a and we have found Black Beauty Sambucus to be extremely hardy, very deer resistant and very adaptable to a variety of soil and light situations.
Black Beauty SambucusTM Garden Uses and Care:
Black Beauty Sambucus is useful for mass planting, in a garden or perennial borders or when incorporated into a
woodland setting. This showy black leafed Elderberry is generally trouble-free from pests or diseases, making it a joy to add to any garden. Black BeautyTM Elderberry is very adaptable to soil and water situations. Once established, Black BeautyTM Sambucus is very drought tolerant, but will also tolerate very wet soil conditions. This colorful and dramatic shrub can be grown several ways depending upon what you want to accomplish in your garden. If you have ample space to let Black BeautyTM Sambucus grow, you can simply shear it hard the first few years to promote branching, and then just let it go! In the perennial garden you can prune it back hard just after it finishes blooming to produce a smaller plant that is more appropriate for smaller gardens. You can also train Black BeautyTM Sambucus into a small patio tree by removing the lower branches and leaves and selecting one or three strong, straight trunks. Pair Black Beauty Sambucus with Black LaceTM Sambucus and Sutherland Gold Sambucus for an eye-catching display of foliage texture and color in your garden.
View all the Proven Winners® Color Choice® Shrubs available at Stargazer PerennialsTM Farm and Nursery!
Photos from August 21st and 22nd -
Enjoying delicious Dutch Oven peach desserts at our farm / nursery! April Simpson teaching How to Can Fresh Peaches in our farm classroom
A view inside our garden store. Nick consulting on plant choices in the nursery.
Enjoying delicious Dutch Oven peach desserts at our farm / nursery! April Simpson teaching How to Can Fresh Peaches in our farm classroom
A view inside our garden store. Nick consulting on plant choices in the nursery.
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The Stargazer Family of Websites
The Fly Fishing Place Farm Fresh Living High Mountain Domains Hardy Gardening
Recession Proof Your Income by Starting Your own Online Business
Visit the Stargazer Perennials Farm and Nursery
Stargazer Perennials is a sustainable, green company committed to environmentally responsible organic farming techniques.