Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
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Thanks Carol
I wondered if it would have a second flowering. I guess not!
I wondered if it would have a second flowering. I guess not!
Posted: Saturday 20th of June 2015 03:35 PM
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Benefit to what and who? The plant will be fine even if it makes a full crop of elderberries. If you don't want berry-coloured bird droppings all over the place, dead head before the berries form.
Posted: Saturday 20th of June 2015 01:08 PM
Deadheading Sambus Nigra Black Lace
Rewilder
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Is there any benefit to deadheading these plants?
Posted: Tuesday 16th of June 2015 09:38 AM Last reply: Friday 3rd of January 2025 03:14 PM
Re: Pollardin
Alexia at Blooming Marvellous Plants
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If you do it in early spring you'll stilleget lots of flowers the same year.
Posted: Monday 28th of October 2013 11:39 PM
Re: Pollardin
ELAINE HUTSON
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Depends how deep you go, I cut mine back to 2 feet of the ground, they are 6-7 ft. tall and they did flower, but maybe not as prolific as if it was left to its own devices.
Posted: Monday 30th of September 2013 01:38 PM
Pollardin
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If you pollard Sambucus Nigra Black Lace, will it flower, or is it at expense of?
Posted: Monday 30th of September 2013 10:11 AM Last reply: Tuesday 4th of June 2024 08:40 PM
black lace
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Is black lace toxic to chickens?
Posted: Saturday 22nd of June 2013 11:37 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 05:50 PM
Re: Moving my Black Sambucus
Kathy N
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HI, Karin,
The best time to move a deciduous shrub or small tree like your Sambucus is in late autumn once leaves have dropped but before the ground freezes OR in spring before new growth resumes (though this might delay/reduce flowering). If you are in an areas where the ground does not freeze, it is best to move it in early to midwinter.
All the best,
Kathy C
The best time to move a deciduous shrub or small tree like your Sambucus is in late autumn once leaves have dropped but before the ground freezes OR in spring before new growth resumes (though this might delay/reduce flowering). If you are in an areas where the ground does not freeze, it is best to move it in early to midwinter.
All the best,
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 9th of April 2013 06:54 PM
Moving my Black Sambucus
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I have a 5 year old sambucus. When I bought it it was nearly dead and I didn't know much about it. It is now flourishing every year but due to my lack of knowledge was positioned badly in the garden and needs moving as it blocks the entire path. What time of year is best to move this plant. Thanks
Posted: Saturday 6th of April 2013 03:11 PM Last reply: Thursday 17th of April 2025 04:53 PM
Re: How tall in a pot?
Carol
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You can keep these smaller by pruning hard. They are deciduous and so won't give you a screen in winter. Don't know about keeping them in a pot.
Posted: Sunday 20th of May 2012 02:22 PM
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This looks a beautiful plant but have a very small front garden and need privacy in one corner. If I put it in a pot positioned on the earth (it will have underplanting), how tall/wide will it grow please?
Posted: Sunday 20th of May 2012 10:44 AM Last reply: Thursday 27th of February 2025 02:50 PM
Re: Re: Moving to scotland
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Thanks Angie,
I'll bring it along then. I am amazed at how well it's growing in the pot this year.
As for Scots being friendly....that I know as I married one 4 years ago :)
I'll bring it along then. I am amazed at how well it's growing in the pot this year.
As for Scots being friendly....that I know as I married one 4 years ago :)
Posted: Saturday 9th of July 2011 07:43 AM
Re: Moving to scotland
Angie Robertson
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Plummy Mummy. I have this one in my garden and it does just fine. A few of my neighbours also have this and theirs are huge!!!
Welcome to Scotland....hope you will enjoy living here...we are a friendly bunch :))))
Hope this helps. Angie
Welcome to Scotland....hope you will enjoy living here...we are a friendly bunch :))))
Hope this helps. Angie
Posted: Wednesday 6th of July 2011 08:35 PM
Moving to scotland
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I have a lovely Sambucus nigra Black Lace growing in a large pot. We currently live in South London but are about to move to Falkirk - will this plant grow up there?
Posted: Wednesday 6th of July 2011 05:21 PM Last reply: Monday 22nd of July 2024 03:59 PM
Re: Re: Sambucus nigra
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Oh I wished I'd waited for this reply. We replanted the sambucus yesterday. Luckily I did dig the hole first (not fun on such a hot day). But we don't have the crystals. I put in bonemeal which seems to have helped some of my other plants.
I'll keep watering and also may try the sugar solution you recommended for my other plant.
Thanks very much for your advice.
I'll keep watering and also may try the sugar solution you recommended for my other plant.
Thanks very much for your advice.
Posted: Monday 9th of August 2010 03:24 PM
Re: Sambucus nigra
Valerie Munro
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Hi PM
There is no reason why you cannot move this plant - but perhaps it would be wiser to wait until the hot weather subsides.
My advice to you is to make the planting hole first. This means that when you have carefully removed the plant from the pot, you can make the transition to the planting hole swiftly, thereby minimising any risk of the roots getting damaged.
And I would also take the precaution of sprinkling in some watering retaining crystals into the hole before you add the plant. These were brought to the market to help stop potted plants from drying out, but I have been using them when putting plants in the open garden.
Do make sure that if you find that the roots on the sambucus are twirling around the root ball, that you carefully pare these out so that they in future will develop outwards in the proper manner and give the plant good anchorage.
After the transplant, water in well, and make sure that you keep the plant well hydrated for a period after planting when you can definitely see some new growth on the plant.
Good luck
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.co.uk
There is no reason why you cannot move this plant - but perhaps it would be wiser to wait until the hot weather subsides.
My advice to you is to make the planting hole first. This means that when you have carefully removed the plant from the pot, you can make the transition to the planting hole swiftly, thereby minimising any risk of the roots getting damaged.
And I would also take the precaution of sprinkling in some watering retaining crystals into the hole before you add the plant. These were brought to the market to help stop potted plants from drying out, but I have been using them when putting plants in the open garden.
Do make sure that if you find that the roots on the sambucus are twirling around the root ball, that you carefully pare these out so that they in future will develop outwards in the proper manner and give the plant good anchorage.
After the transplant, water in well, and make sure that you keep the plant well hydrated for a period after planting when you can definitely see some new growth on the plant.
Good luck
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.co.uk
Posted: Sunday 8th of August 2010 05:14 PM
Sambucus nigra
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I have one of these growing in a pot but want to move it to a border in front of our house. When and how is the best way to do this?
Posted: Thursday 5th of August 2010 06:18 PM Last reply: Friday 23rd of August 2024 04:24 PM
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Plant Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastles' near this shrub and you will be in for a treat. It is a tough and fast growing shrub which can be kept in check by pollarding to a low framework if space is limited, let it go and it is a great back drop to a deep border and tolerates wetter conditions.
Posted: Sunday 19th of April 2009 09:23 AM Last reply: Sunday 29th of September 2024 10:54 AM