{"product_id":"sambucus-nigra-black-beauty-9cm-pot","title":"Sambucus Nigra Black Beauty 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Elder\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA dramatic deciduous shrub with rich, dark purple-black foliage and stunning contrast. In early summer, large, flat clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers appear, standing out beautifully against the dark leaves. These are followed by glossy black berries in autumn, which are attractive to birds and can be used to make jams, jellies, or wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Black Beauty’ offers all-season interest and works well in both traditional and modern gardens. It can be grown as a shrub or small tree and is easy to maintain. Pruning in early spring keeps it more compact and encourages fresh, vivid foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun for the richest leaf colour, though it will tolerate light shade. Grows in most moist but well-drained soils and is fully hardy throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate height and spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 3–4m high × 2–3m wide in 5–10 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained; fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife gardens, edible use, ornamental borders, pollinator planting\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48904531411270,"sku":"169471","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/548668ae-2e15-41a2-93d0-4a829696746f.jpg?v=1747139878","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/sambucus-nigra-black-beauty-9cm-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}