Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' - Black Elder 18cm-25cm Hot tips: These plants love

Hot tips: These plants love humidity but really can't tolerate a lot of moisture on their delicate leaves

Easy to propagate from stem cuttings once segments are mature

so why not give it a trellis

it's prized for its sculptural appearance and makes a striking statement plant even when dormant

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' - Black Elder 18cm-25cm Hot tips: These plants loveSambucus nigra 'Black Lace': like elderflower got a goth makeover. With its deeply cut, dark purple black foliage and soft pink flower clusters, this dramatic shrub brings both edge and elegance. Bonus: the flowers and berries are edible! Plant Care Position: full sun to part shade deeper colour in full sun, but more tolerant in light shade Hardiness: fully hardy in the UK (down to 20C) Hot Tips: prune in late winter or early spring to keep it compact