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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla Blue Sheen ('Hyfsheen') | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla Blue Sheen ('Hyfsheen')

Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla Blue Sheen ('Hyfsheen')

Fragrant

Genus: Sambucus
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

A bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree with divided, pinnate leaves up to 4m tall. Foliage flushed red and purple in spring, becoming darker red in summer and autumn. Frothy panicles of tiny, scented, pink flowers in summer are followed by round, glossy, black fruit.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Thrives on very chalky soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1, or coppice every three to four years to restrict size and improve foliage display

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to blackfly and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years