Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Elderberry - Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Sambucus nigra Black Beauty Gerda Cov
European Elder, Black Elder, Elder, Elderberry, European Elderberry, European black Elderberry
My Black Beauty elderberry Gerda arrived with yellowed foliage—it looks like it's already October, but it's still August! I hope it will turn a nice purple color by next spring... we'll see.
Isabelle , 24/08/2025
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Description
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' (Gerda) is a beautiful bush with extraordinary flowers.
'Black Beauty' has upright branches and can reach a height of 1.50 to 2.50 m (4.9 to 8.2 ft) with a spread of 1 m to 2 m ( (3.3 to 6.6 ft). Flowering occurs in May-June in the form of lemon scented umbels of pink and then white flowers. The foliage remains purple throughout the season, contrasting with the light flowers. In summer, the elder produces dark purple berries, which are appreciated by birds.
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' is hardy and not demanding in terms of soil type, preferring a sunny exposure. It can be planted in borders or free hedges, in association with evergreens.
The elder should be pruned short in early spring to allow for the renewal of branches, but keeping a minimum of old branches as the flowering will occur on the unpruned branches.
You can also consider the black lace sambucus, with finely cut, decorative foliage.
Our advice: Pair it with foxgloves.
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Botanical data
Sambucus
nigra
Black Beauty Gerda Cov
Caprifoliaceae
European Elder, Black Elder, Elder, Elderberry, European Elderberry, European black Elderberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Other Sambucus - Elder tree
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Planting and care
Easy to grow, it requires little maintenance. Plant it in a sunny or semi-shaded location. It is not very demanding regarding soil, the ideal planting mix being half potting soil/half garden soil. It is very hardy. The Elderberry should be pruned back in early spring to allow for the renewal of branches, but keep a minimum of old branches as the flowering will occur on the unpruned branches.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.