What We Ship
The Benefits of Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive dormant, ready to be planted and thrive as beautiful, healthy additions to your garden.
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Shop Plants For My ZoneHealth Benefits:
Elderberries are known for their health benefits, including immune-boosting properties. Growing your own provides fresh, high-quality berries for use in natural remedies and health-conscious recipes.
Versatile and Attractive Elderberry Bush:
The Elderberry bush is a versatile medium-sized shrub with distinctive opposite compound leaves and clusters of tiny, creamy-white or pale pink flowers, followed by dark purple-black berries arranged in umbrella-like clusters. It adds beauty and structure to landscaping with its attractive foliage
Attracts Wildlife:
The fragrant flowers and dark berries of Elderberry bushes attract a range of wildlife, including birds and pollinators. This makes them a great choice for enhancing the biodiversity and natural appeal of your garden.
Seasonal Interest:
These bushes offer year-round interest, with striking clusters of white or cream flowers in spring, followed by dark purple berries in summer. Their foliage also provides a lush backdrop throughout the growing season.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Elderberry bushes thrive in well-drained soil and need regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune them in late winter to promote healthy growth and remove dead or diseased wood. Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer to encourage robust fruit production.
Light Requirements
Elderberry Bush Iris thrives in full sun to partial shade. It favors illuminated, indirect sunlight but can take some shade. Confirm it gets at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9