Sambucus Nigra 'Variegata' - Variegated Elder: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Sambucus Nigra 'Variegata' - Variegated Elder
Type	Shrub, Deciduous
Size	Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form	Rounded - Bush
Colours	Variegated green-gold Foliage, White Flowers (Summer early)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast growing

Cultivation tips: Sambucus will survive in all but the poorest soils, whether chalk, clay or sand. The golden or variegated forms will prefer a sheltered position in full sun where foliage will remain all the more golden. May become leggy with age and many prefer to cut back in late winter to encourage compact growth. Mulch with compost every fee years to feed.