Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla ‘Black Lace’ is a stunning deciduous shrub that has dark purple/ black foliage and produces a creamy pink flower that blooms from early summer to mid-autumn. Perfect for pots and borders and great for attracting bees to your garden. Deadhead once flowering finishes to encourage further blooming. Hardy so will only need protection should we have very severe frost. blackish-red berries appear in the autumn which can be used to make wine.