If the faded flowerheads are pruned timely

well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot in the garden

clump-forming deciduous grass to 30cm

bronze-green leaves

Sambucus 'Black Beauty' Size:9cm pot If the faded flowerheads areBlack Beauty is a deciduous elder shrub with striking dark purple leaves. In contrast with this deep purple, in the very late spring and early summer months, bundles of lemon scented, pink flowers burst onto the scene. Later, the flowers are followed by dark purple coloured berries. These berries can be used to make Elderberry wine and jam. Leaving them on the plant will attract birds and other small animals. Compound pinnate leaves attach to central