Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'Delicate, almost black foliage adds drama to borders Contrasting white flowerheads appear in early summer Fully hardy, best in full sun but will tolerate part shade Dark fruits in autumn are attractive to birds The black elder, Sambucus nigra Black Lace, will make its presence felt in any garden border from spring through to autumn. The delicate, deep purple (almost black) foliage that emerges each spring is adorned by contrasting, flattish, white

and tones beautifully with pinks and purples

This set of midi handled tools from Kent & Stowe will be the perfect addition to any gardener’s kit

Planting in the ground:

Good for wildlife-friendly gardens

Three proven varieties for sweetness and flavour

The Autumn and Winter Cropping Brassica Collection comprises four great varieties to provide leafy green vegetables at a time when they can be scarce

Base tray for easy transportation

variety Pilgrim

The leaves are super attractive and the tree itself is UK hardy

seasonal flowers and bulbs or even to create an attractive water feature

Also known as meadow rue

creating beautiful silhouettes