Black Beauty Elder
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Price comparison:
£12.90 – £80.00
From 8 UK retailers
A garden shrub growing to 4m or more, Black Beauty Elder thrives in full sun and moist soil. Flowers appear from June. Valued by gardeners for being berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 4.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Flowers
🌸 jun
Wildlife
🐝 Berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators
Compare Prices
Prices from 8 retailers across 4 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 4 May 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Hillier £5.99 standard delivery | £74.99 | 12L | View at HillierOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Ornamental Trees Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance | £80.00 | 12L | View at Ornamental TreesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Ornamental Trees
Delivery charge varies by tree size and distance
Size: 12L
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £26.75 | 5-7cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Farmer Gracy Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands | £12.90 | bare root | View at Farmer GracyOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60 | £12.99 | bare root | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Suttons £6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed | £12.99 | bare root | View at SuttonsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £17.50 | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Farmer Gracy
Flat rate per order. Free over £50. Ships from Netherlands
Size: bare root
Thompson & Morgan
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only. Free over £60
Size: bare root
Suttons
£6.99 for plants, £2.99 seeds only, £7.99 mixed
Size: bare root
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
| Hayloft £6.95 flat rate. Free over £75 | £17.00 | Check retailer for size | View at HayloftOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Hayloft
£6.95 flat rate. Free over £75
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Prices last checked: 4 May 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A garden shrub growing to 4m or more, Black Beauty Elder thrives in full sun and moist soil. Flowers appear from June. Valued by gardeners for being berries for birds, elderflowers for pollinators.
Latin Name
Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jun
Mature Height
4.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Black Beauty Elder cost in the UK?
Black Beauty Elder prices in the UK range from £12.90 to £80.00 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Farmer Gracy at £12.90. Prices are checked nightly across 8 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Black Beauty Elder online in the UK?
You can buy Black Beauty Elder from 8 UK nurseries including Farmer Gracy, Thompson & Morgan, Suttons. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Black Beauty Elder?
The scientific name for Black Beauty Elder is Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'.
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