Characteristics :
Obtention: Station EAST MALLING - European P.B.R.
Because of its large deep purple, nearly black leaves, finely dissected this purple elder is really elegant . The young shoots are green.
Height : 2,00 m - 3,00 m . Its growth is medium.
In June, BLACK LACE is covered by pink flowers while in bud, getting paler at the opening stage to become a creamy white.
In summer, the red fructification turning black are very appreciated by birds.

Uses :
Being very ornemental for a big part of the year, BLACK LACE can very well be planted in bushy clumps or as informal hedges.
Sunny to half shaded position.
A regular yearly trimming enhances the foliage; for a good show of flowers, trimming is advised in the early spring cutting out the old branches.