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Sambucus nigra ‘Golden Spark’ is an unusual, golden variegated shrub or small tree. Leaves are lush green with yellow edges – particularly colourful when the leaves emerge in spring. This gives the appearance of bright sparks of light at the tips – hence the name. The variegation changes to more of a creamy-white colour as the season progresses, allowing for varied interest. In May-June the traditional, scented elderflower blooms appear in clusters and can be used for ‘elderflower champagne’ or kept for the later, dark berries – ideal for the birds or for cooking in August and September.Sambucus nigra ‘Golden Spark’ likes a site in full sun or part shade with any aspect and will happily grow in a large pot if this suits your needs. Stems make excellent cutting material, adding interest with their flowers or fruit, dependent upon the season. A hardy (H5) perennial requiring little or no winter protection, depending upon where you garden in the UK.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Sambucus Gold Spark 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Elder |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Cream |
| Type | Shrub |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 3.00 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 2.00 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
