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Sambucus nigra Instant Karma® ('Sanivalk')
Instant Karma® Elderberry: Patent PP28314
- » Crisply variegated foliage
- » Lacy white flowers in early summer
- » Deer resistant
- » Fragrant flower
- » Foliage interest
- » Drought tolerant
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:4-7
- Height:72-96 in
- Spread:72-96 in
- Spacing:72-96 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: White Shades
Variegated va-va-voom!
Brighten your garden with Instant Karma® elderberry. A major improvement over older variegated elderberries, Instant Karma offers neat, clean foliage of interplaying green and white. Large, lacy flower clusters appear in early summer, and if a pollinator variety (like Black Lace or Black Beauty) is present, you'll get a crop of purple-black fruit in autumn. This versatile plant can be grown as a small tree or large shrub - it even plays nice in a perennial garden if it is cut back each year for a handsome spray of bright foliage.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sambucus nigra Instant Karma®
Elderberries look great unpruned, but they take well to pruning too. They are best pruned after blooming, although if you are growing it primarily as a foliage plant, it can be pruned in early spring. This plant is not recommended for hot climates (zone 8 and warmer).