Sambucus nigra Black Lace AGM, 3L _agecheck which pale towards the edges

which pale towards the edges and transform from buds into open cups which then relax into large fragrant rosettes

was bred by the famous Raymond Evison Nurseries

tamper the earth a bit and then go on to make the next hole

Rosa Queen of Sweden (Austiger) produces charming

Sambucus nigra Black Lace AGM, 3L _agecheck which pale towards the edgesA lovely ornamental form of native Elderberry, Sambucus nigra Black Lace (a. k. a. Eva) is a wonderful robust shrub, with very attractive finely divided purple black foliage and flat heads of tiny, light pink blooms in June. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.