Black Lace PBR P9(0,5L)

Black Lace PBR – Openwork Elegance in Your Garden

Elderberry 'Black Lace' PBR (Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace') is a unique variety of elderberry that combines decorativeness, functionality and ease of cultivation. It is characterized by deep-cut, dark purple leaves resembling lace and pink flowers with an intense lemon scent. It is an excellent plant for gardens of various character, both as an ornament and a utility plant.

Characteristics of the 'Black Lace' lilac

• Height and habit:

  • It grows to a height of 2–3 meters and a similar width, forming a dense, spreading shrub.

• Leaves:

  • Deeply cut, dark purple leaves that resemble lace. Their unique appearance adds elegance to any garden composition.

• Flowers:

  • Pink flowers gathered in large, flat umbels.
  • It blooms from May to June, bringing lightness and a subtle scent of lemon to the garden.

• Fruits:

  • The black, shiny berries ripen in late summer and autumn. They can be used for the production of juices, jams or tinctures.

Growing conditions

• Position:

  • It grows best in sunny positions, which intensify the color of the leaves. It also tolerates partial shade, although the leaves may then be less intense purple.

• Soil:

  • Fertile, moist, but well-drained. The plant tolerates a variety of soil types, from clayey to sandy.

• Watering:

  • Regular watering, especially during periods of drought, is important for healthy growth and flowering.

• Frost resistance:

  • Fully frost hardy (zone 5–8), which makes it suitable for cultivation in the Polish climate.

Care

• Pruning:

  • Pruning in early spring (March-April) allows you to maintain a compact habit and stimulates the growth of young shoots.
  • The plant can be pruned to a low shrub or grown as a taller specimen.

• Fertilization:

  • In spring, it is worth using a compound or organic fertilizer that supports growth and abundance of flowering.

• Mulching:

  • Mulching the base of the shrub helps keep moisture in the soil and reduces weed growth.

Use in the Garden

1. Decorative beds:
   • Perfect as a background for lighter plants or in a composition with acidophilic plants.
2. Hedges and rows:
   • It can create low, dense hedges with an extremely decorative character.
3. Solitaire:
   • Striking as a focal point in the garden.
4. Useful plant:
   • Flowers and fruits can be used in the kitchen to prepare preserves and drinks.

Advantages of Lilac 'Black Lace'

• Unique Foliage: The deep-cut, dark purple foliage is a decoration all season long.
• Versatility: Suitable for both formal and naturalistic gardens.
• Edible fruits and flowers: The possibility of using it in the kitchen makes it not only an ornamental plant, but also a useful one.
• Ease of cultivation: Tolerant to different soil and climatic conditions.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 0.5 liters
• Height: 15-20 cm
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes