My Store: Calgary
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ PP#12305
A compact shrub with finely dissected, purplish-black foliage that is offset by lemon-scented creamy pink flowers in spring followed by red-black berries. Image Courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com.
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra ‘Gerda’ PP#12305
A compact shrub with finely dissected, purplish-black foliage that is offset by lemon-scented creamy pink flowers in spring followed by red-black berries. Image Courtesy of Proven Winners – www.provenwinners.com.
| Moisture Level | Normal |
|---|---|
| Sun Level | Full, Partial |
| Type | Shrub |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Height | 2 Meters |
| Spread | 2 Meters |
| Zone | 3 |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Colour | Purple |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Fruit | Ornamental |
| Cut Flowers | No |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Colour | Purple |
| Foliage type | Deciduous |
| Proven Winners | No |
Pruning: late winter to early spring (dormant).
Apply root rescue at the time of planting.
Keep plants thoroughly watered throughout the growing season.
Growth Rate: moderate (1-2’ / year).
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