Sambucus, which one is your fave?

Meomye

I am keen to purchase a Sambucus and am currently considering Black Lace. I want the dark foliage and I am informed they can be kept to a manageable height/width. I notice there are several dark varieties and wondered if you had a preference re flowers, fruits etc. Also, Is Black lace very similar to Black Beauty? thanks

Hostafan1

You may find Black Lace named "Eva" now.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/197771/Sambucus-nigra-f-porphyrophylla-Eva-(PBR)/Details 
It's my favourite too

Hostafan1

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/197771/Sambucus-nigra-f-porphyrophylla-Eva-
link seems not to be working 

Meomye

Hostafan, thanks for quick response, glad you like B.L Eva too , link doesn't seem to work for some reason.

Silver surfer

Try it now...

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/197771/Sambucus-nigra-f-porphyrophylla-Eva-(PBR)/Details

Still won't work. Sorry.

Hostafan1

I wonder if the trouble with links is related the photo upload issues?

JennyJ

Try this one (looks like the previous ones cut off the link before the (PBR)

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/197771/Sambucus-nigra-f-porphyrophylla-Eva-(PBR)/Details

Black Lace/Eva is the only one I have.  I prune them hard (like Buddleia) in the spring and they stay relatively compact.