Description
xGrow a beautiful and diverse thicket of one of nature's most treasured plants with our Elderberry Seed Collection. This set features three distinct and hardy heirloom species, allowing you to cultivate a resilient patch of these revered shrubs, each with its own unique character. From the classic dark berries of the American Black to the powdery blue of the Western native and the vibrant scarlet of the Red Elderberry, this collection offers a journey through the world of elderberries.
⭐ Why you'll love this collection
- Grow three different varieties of this beautiful and useful plant.
- Harvest beautiful, fragrant flowerheads for teas and cordials.
- Produces berries prized for making traditional homemade syrups, jellies, and wines.
- A magnet for wildlife, providing an essential food source for birds.
🌿 What's in the collection
- American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) - 50 seeds: The classic Eastern variety, known for its large, flat-topped clusters of white flowers and dark purple-black berries. Its fruit is a favorite for making rich, dark syrups, jams, and pies.
- Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) - 50 seeds: A Western native that grows into a large shrub or small tree. It produces beautiful berries covered in a silvery-white bloom, giving them a dusty blue appearance. It is more tolerant of drier conditions than other varieties.
- Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) - 50 seeds: Distinguished by its cone-shaped flower clusters and brilliant red berries. Important: While beautiful and a favorite of birds, the raw berries of this species are toxic and should not be eaten. They must be cooked (and ideally, seeds strained) to be used.
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 90 days of cold stratification.
- Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil.
- Note: Different elderberry varieties can be planted together to improve pollination and fruit set.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
Shipping & Return
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