Enhance your garden with the Improved Cultivar Mix Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) — a refined blend of robust elderberry varieties.
These non-GMO, heirloom seeds produce cold-hardy, high-yielding shrubs that thrive in a wide range of climates.
Admired for their lush green foliage, white blossoms, and deep purple berries, elderberries make beautiful ornamental borders and productive landscape plants.

Key Features

• Improved mix of high-performing elderberry cultivars

• Produces dense clusters of fragrant white flowers and rich dark berries

• Non-GMO and heirloom-quality seed mix

• Hardy perennial suitable for most temperate climates

• Great for decorative hedges, wildlife gardens, and edible landscaping

• Tolerant of cold, wind, and light drought

• Naturally low maintenance and long-living plant

• Supports pollinators and beneficial insects

Specifications

• Common Name: Elderberry

• Scientific Name: Sambucus nigra

• Variety: Improved Cultivar Mix

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom

• Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial Shrub

• Season: Spring or Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained loam or clay

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Germination Time: 30–60 days (cold stratification recommended)

• Maturity Period: 2–3 years for full fruiting

• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Spacing: 6–10 feet between plants

• Temperature Range: 55–80°F (13–27°C)

• Growth Height: 6–12 feet tall

• Heirloom: Yes

• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO

• Perennial or Annual: Perennial

• Recommended For: Hedgerows, Borders, Ornamental Landscaping, Wildlife Gardens

Planting Guide

• Stratification: Store seeds in moist sand at 40°F (4°C) for 8–12 weeks before planting.

• Soil Preparation: Work compost or organic matter into the soil for better drainage.

• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in prepared soil or seed trays.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination.

• Sunlight: Choose a location with full sun or light shade.

• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when 6–8 inches tall after frost has passed.

• Maintenance: Prune older branches in late winter to promote strong new growth.

• Harvesting: Elderberries mature in late summer; allow clusters to ripen fully on the bush before collecting.