I got Instant Karma as a pollinator for Black Lace, and while the Black Lace grew appropriately over the last three months, Instant Karma--which supposedly has the faster growth rate--has done virtually nothing despite lots of sun, water, and care. Disappointing.
Instant Karma® Elderberry Sambucus nigra
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 6' - 8'
Spread: 6' - 8'
Height: 1.8m - 2.4m
Spread: 1.8m - 2.4m
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Details
72 - 96 Inches72 - 96 Inches72 - 96 Inches1.8m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.4m1.8m - 2.4mFeatures
This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. The information on this page is for reference only.
Variegated va-va-voom!
Brighten your garden with Instant Karma® elderberry. A major improvement over older variegated elderberries, Instant Karma offers neat, clean foliage of interplaying green and white. Large, lacy flower clusters appear in early summer, and if a pollinator variety (like Black Lace® or Black Beauty® elderberry) is present, you'll get a crop of purple-black fruit in autumn. This versatile plant can be grown as a small tree or large shrub - it even plays nice in a perennial garden if it is cut back each year for a handsome spray of bright foliage.
Top three reasons to grow Instant Karma® elderberry:
- Crisply variegated foliage
- Lacy white flowers in early summer
- Deer resistant
Fragrant FlowerProduces BerriesFoliage InterestDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesBirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpacing:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mSpread:72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4mFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:WhiteFoliage Shade:Green with white marginHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Good for ScreeningUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:PLEASE NOTE: To produce berries, you'll need a Black Lace®, Black Beauty®, or Laced Up® elderberry as a pollinator.
Maintenance Notes:Elderberries look great unpruned, but they take well to pruning too. They are best pruned after blooming, although if you are growing it primarily as a foliage plant, it can be pruned in early spring. This plant is not recommended for hot climates (zone 8 and warmer).
Like most variegated plants, occasional reversions to the original green form may occur. These should be pruned out as needed.
Fun Facts:Elderberry flowers are edible - in Europe, they dip freshly opened clusters into batter, deep fry them, and dust them with powdered sugar for a late spring treat.
Instant Karma® Sambucus nigra 'Sanivalk' USPP 28,314, Can PBRAF -
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