The spectacular fine cut leaves of sambucus nigra f porphyrophylla 39black lace39 are dark purple that then change to deep red in the autumn in the summer the shrub is covered in lovely clusters of small scented pink flowers which then are later replaced by glossy black berries that are a great food source for garden birds it is a great hardy deciduous shrub for borders and is a good choice for a wide range of gardens including woodland gardens wildlife gardens cottage gardens an