Sambucus nigra Thundercloud - Black Elder
Sambucus nigra Thundercloud - Black Elder
Sambucus nigra Thundercloud - Black Elder
Sambucus nigra Thundercloud - Black Elder
Sambucus nigra Thundercloud
European Elder, Black Elder, Elder, Elderberry, European Elderberry, European black Elderberry
Beautiful elderflower!
sam, 18/08/2024
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Description
Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' is a bush with a branching habit, and finely cut foliage of a deep purple colour, turning black. At the end of spring, sumptuous umbels of pink-to-white flowers contrast beautifully with the dark foliage, followed by numerous clusters of edible black berries. Hardy and deciduous like all black elderberries, this variety should be exposed to the sun to express its best dark shades. Thundercloud will catch the eye every time!
Sambucus nigra Thundercloud has a branching habit and reaches 4 m (13ft) in all directions. It belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It comes from Sambucus nigra, a wild species widespread in Europe, North Africa, and as far as Asia Minor. The Black Elderberry is an opportunistic and highly adaptable wild species, found in clearings, hedges, fallow land, coastal dunes, and even near human settlements, with which it has coexisted for millennia. It is therefore an undemanding bush and very easy to grow everywhere.
The deciduous foliage of Thundercloud Elderberry is remarkable for its finely cut leaves of a red-purple colour almost black. Note that the leaves are green when they bud. The flowering occurs in May-June in the form of long-lasting and wide pink false umbels, followed by pendulous clusters of dark purple-black fruits in late summer. These berries are highly appreciated by birds and are also edible after cooking.
Easy to grow, Thundercloud Black Elderberry can be planted in spring or autumn, in any ordinary soil which is not too poor, deep enough, and not too dry, although it tolerates periods of temporary drought in deep soil once well established. It requires little maintenance. Plant it in a sunny position for better colours, but it also tolerates a semi-shade position. It is undemanding of the soil, accepting clay, limestone, sand, and even poor soils. The ideal planting mix is half compost/half garden soil. It is very hardy. To promote flowering, prune old branches severely to rejuvenate them and shorten young branches by a third in late winter.
Thundercloud Black Elderberry is an excellent shrub for an informal hedge or is easy to integrate into a shrub bed with spring or summer flowering. With its dense and compact habit and dark foliage, it will harmonize perfectly with light-colored flowers, white or pink, blooming at the same time, such as the purple foxglove 'Alba'.
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Sambucus
nigra
Thundercloud
Viburnaceae
European Elder, Black Elder, Elder, Elderberry, European Elderberry, European black Elderberry
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Easy to grow, the Thundercloud black elderberry can be planted in spring or autumn, in any ordinary soil, not too poor, deep enough and not too dry, even though it tolerates periods of temporary drought in deep soil and once well established. It requires little maintenance. Plant it in a semi-shaded position, as intense sunlight would scorch its beautiful foliage. It is not very demanding of the soil, accepting clay, limestone, sand, and even poor soils. The ideal planting mix is half compost/half garden soil. It is very hardy. To promote flowering, prune the old branches to rejuvenate them and cut back the young branches by a third, in late winter.
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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).
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.
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