Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

European Red Elder

Hardy Shrub

FROM £29.99

Bright yellow-green, feathery leaves

Creamy white flowers, followed by elder berries

To fill a gap in a large garden border

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1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant

£29.99

2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants

£54.99

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An appealing shrub for gardeners looking for a plant with interesting and light coloured foliage, to fill a gap in a large garden border. Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold' or European red elder, has bright yellow-green, feathery leaves, that contrast wonderfully when planted alongside shrubs with dark green foliage. This Elder can grow fine in all types of soil, but prefers it to be well drained and moist. In late summer it will produce conical heads of creamy white flowers, followed by elder berries. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2').

Plant Size Height Up to 250cm (99in)
Spread Up to 250cm (98in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For specimen plantcottage gardens

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T58161P)
1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (58160)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KA7535)

Sambucus plants thrive on any moist but well drained soil, even coping in shallow, chalky conditions. Choose a position in sun or dappled shade.

Feed and water Elder plants until well established. Sambucus requires little maintenance but may be pruned in spring to restrict its size to the space available. If necessary, Elder plants will respond well to hard pruning, which promotes plenty of fresh growth.

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