An elegant elder with finely cut, almost fern-like deep purple foliage. Soft pink flowers appear in early summer, followed by dark berries later in the season. It adds texture as well as colour to borders.

Quick Facts
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist but well drained soil
• Flowering time: June
• Height and spread: Around 250–300cm tall and wide
• Hardiness: Fully hardy shrub
• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators

This is a deciduous shrub.