Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda' |
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Plant type: deciduous shrub Hardiness zones: 5-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: heavy frost |
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Pruning: Prune one year old wood by half & remove old stems to their base in winter. | ||||||||
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