Sambucus 'Blue Sheen'

Sambucus 'Blue Sheen'Sambucus nigra 'Blue Sheen' is a deciduous upright shrub. A relatively new cultivar, the foliage of this variety is a striking pinkish maroon, and it's upright nature ensures it grows narrow and tall, up to 4m. The spectacular colour is coupled with a distinct blue sheen when hit by the light, this eye catching foliage lasts throught spring and summer, closely followed by small clusters of fragrant pink flowers. Ideal as part of a border or mixed

Water the plants moderately leaving the soil to dry in between

more compact variety of tree useful for garden displays that are a bit limited for space

This plant is especially interesting due to its preferred habitat

'Alice Hoffman' ensures a vibrant display over several months

Prune the distressed flowers and damaged stems back until the new buds before spring

Goliath rhubarb boasts bright red stalks that are thick yet tender and not stringy

A wonderful addition to garden borders and a great pollinator

If it is grown in containers

Phormium Pink Stripe

surrounded by bright yellow and orange borders

The leaves will then drop in winter and emerge again in spring

which give it a nice variation of colour in the Spring and Summer months