{"product_id":"elderberry-sambucus-niga","title":"Elderberry (sambucus niga)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative UK plant, hardy and easy to grow, ideal for wildlife gardens and hedgerows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces fragrant flowers for cordial and berries for syrups, wines, jams (cooked only).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries high in vitamin C and antioxidants; traditionally used to support immune health and relieve cold\/flu symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts pollinators and birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Autumn to Spring for bare-root plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates most soils, including chalky or damp, but prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: 1.5-3 metres apart for bushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to plant: Dig a hole twice the root width; add compost if soil very poor; plant at original depth; water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Keep moist in first year; mulch to retain moisture; minimal feeding needed; prune hard in late winter\/early spring to limit size or every 2-4 years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Very low-maintenance once established; self-fertile but multiple plants improve cropping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58496908427608,"sku":null,"price":1.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_7389.jpg?v=1789987998","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/elderberry-sambucus-niga","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}