European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’)
European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’).
This plant is commonly known as European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’
Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
Other types of Sambucus to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’) is a plant that prefers to grow in clay or loam.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’ likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing European red elder ‘Plumosa Aurea’ (Sambucus racemosa ‘Plumosa Aurea’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
