If you’re striving for a classic garden look that also attracts bees and other pollinators, roses are an excellent choice.
If you need some alternatives to hydrangeas, we have suggestions! Maybe you already have a bunch or maybe the deer love them too.
we’re sharing answers to the five most commonly asked questions we get about hydrangeas in the summer to help you get back to just enjoying the view.
A very showy new variegated elder, this plant provides season-long color to landscapes. The blue-green leaves have crisp variegation that starts out gold in the spring before turning cream as the season progresses. The white flowers will produce black fruit if planted near another variety (Black Lace® is a good choice). Although it was not selected for its fruit production it will provide some berries for songbirds. This is a more stable plant than older variegated cultivars, and has more blue in the foliage.
| Dimensions | 8 × 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra 'Sanivalk' PP#28,314, CBRAF |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated, White |
| Height | 8-12' |
| Width/Spread | 8-12' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Foundations, Naturalizing |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Edible, Foliage interest |
May be pruned after flowering. If being grown as a foliage plant, it can be pruned in early spring.
