{"product_id":"sambucus-black-lace-2","title":"Sambucus Nigra Black Lace 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"152\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eSambucus nigra 'Black Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"190\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elder or Black Elder\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"550\" class=\"\"\u003eA striking deciduous shrub with deeply cut, lacy dark purple-black foliage that gives a dramatic, almost Japanese maple-like effect. In early summer, flat clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers contrast beautifully against the dark leaves, followed by glossy black elderberries in autumn, which are attractive to birds and can be used for jams and cordials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"771\" class=\"\"\u003e'Black Lace' is a bold yet easy-to-grow choice for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, or contemporary planting schemes. It can also be pruned hard in spring to keep it compact and encourage fresh, richly coloured foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"939\" class=\"\"\u003eThrives in full sun for the darkest leaf colour, but will also tolerate light shade. Grows well in most moist but well-drained soils and is fully hardy across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1231\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eUltimate height and spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e3–4m high × 2–3m wide in 5–10 years (smaller if pruned annually)\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, fertile\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, wildlife planting, ornamental foliage, pollinator gardens, edible gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48912211083590,"sku":"169472","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/3381a67c-29b7-4269-b22a-4590b9c2924d.jpg?v=1747139472","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/sambucus-black-lace-2","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}