Red Elderberry – 50 Seeds
Add a brilliant splash of color to your landscape with the Red Elderberry. This hardy North American native shrub is a true wildlife magnet, celebrated for its large, cone-shaped clusters of white flowers in the spring and its stunning display of scarlet-red berries in the fall. While the raw berries are toxic, they are a favorite food source for dozens of bird species, bringing life and activity to your garden. It's a fantastic, fast-growing choice for creating a naturalized area or wildlife border. ⭐ What you'll love Produces spectacular clusters of bright, scarlet-red berries. An essential plant for any wildlife or bird garden, providing food and shelter. A fast-growing and hardy shrub, perfect for creating naturalized borders. IMPORTANT: Raw berries are toxic and should not be eaten. They must be cooked (and seeds strained) to be used in recipes. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub USDA Zone: 4-7 Origin: North American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 60-90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator. Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots. 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. ✅ 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.
Why gardeners love this pick
Add a brilliant splash of color to your landscape with the Red Elderberry. This hardy North American native shrub is a true wildlife magnet, celebrated for its large, cone-shaped clusters of white flowers in the spring and its stunning display of scarlet-red berries in the fall. While the raw berries are toxic, they are a favorite food source for dozens of bird species, bringing life and activity to your garden. It's a fantastic, fast-growing choice for creating a naturalized area or wildlife border.
⭐ What you'll love
- Produces spectacular clusters of bright, scarlet-red berries.
- An essential plant for any wildlife or bird garden, providing food and shelter.
- A fast-growing and hardy shrub, perfect for creating naturalized borders.
- IMPORTANT: Raw berries are toxic and should not be eaten. They must be cooked (and seeds strained) to be used in recipes.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
- USDA Zone: 4-7
- Origin: North American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 60-90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator.
- Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots.
- 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.
✅ 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.
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