Sambucus 'Lemony Lace®' is one of our favourite shrubs. Its finely dissected foliage is bright gold and can really light up your landscape. This North American native produces big clusters of white flowers in early spring before the foliage emerges, then bright yellow leaves take over, edged in red. As the foliage ages, it turns an attractive chartreuse. Though it is a large plant, it can be pruned to keep it more compact.
- Height: 1.2-1.5 m (48-60 in)
- Spread: 1.2-1.5 m (48-60 in)
- Hardiness: Zone 3-7
- Sun or Shade: part shade to sun
- Bloom Time: spring
- Leaf Colour: gold
- Bloom Colour: white and yellow
- Critter Resistance: deer
Growing and Maintenance Tips
'Lemony Lace' benefits from hard pruning as a young plant to develop a nice full habit. Older plants can be trimmed after flowering. This plant blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will reduce flower production. It is adaptable to most well-drained soils and in our garden benefits from protection from the hot afternoon sun.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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