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Instant Karma® Elderberry

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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7
  • Height 6-8 Feet Tall
  • Spread 6-8 Feet Wide

Growing Instant Karma Elderberry (Sambucus nigra 'Sanivalk') is an easy and attractive way to produce clusters of bluish black berries. The berries pack plenty of flavor in jams or jellies and the shrub packs plenty of desired qualities into 6 to 8 feet. Instant Karma has gorgeous green and white variegated foliage and fragrant lacy white flowers. It's also deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Elderberries are native to the United States and Europe and are easy to grow in zones 4 through 7; they do not fare well in hot climates. Fragrant white flowers appear in spring through summer, attracting bees. Its fragrance, size (up to 8 feet wide and high) and pretty palette make Instant Karma Elderberry an excellent screen or hedge choice in your landscape. They are especially desirable planted along a sidewalk, path or driveway so you and others can enjoy the aromatic blossoms and the summer fruit.

Instant Karma Elderberry Care

Instant Karma Elderberry can grow in nearly any soil type and in partial to full sun. Water regularly in the first year or two and when flowering and fruiting. To produce edible berries, you will need to plant another elderberry of the same species (Black Lace, Black Beauty or Laced Up) nearby. Let your elderberry grow wild for at least one season, longer for a natural appearance. You might need to protect the berries from birds as they ripen, which takes about 1 to 2 weeks.

Instant Karma Elderberry Spacing

If planting Instant Karma Elderberry as a border plant, be sure to space the plants 6 to 8 feet apart. And if making it a spring feature in a garden bed, consider the mature size of the shrub to avoid blocking or crowding it.

Interesting Fact(s) - In Europe, they dip freshly opened elderberry flower clusters into batter, deep fry them, and dust them with powdered sugar for a late spring treat. These can also made into a liqueur for alcoholic drinks.

Instant Karma Elderberry Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Flower Color(s): Lacy White Flowers
Bloom Period: Early Summer
Foliage Color(s): Green & White Variegated
Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height: 6-8 Feet
Spread: 6-8 Feet
Spacing: 6-8 Feet Center on Center
Habit: Mounded
Blooms On: Old Wood
Watering: Average
Shrub Type: Deciduous
Scientific Name: Instant Karma® Sambucus nigra 'Sanivalk' USPP 28,314
Common Name: Instant Karma Elderberry
SKU:
SAMIK

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

12 Reviews - Instant Karma® Elderberry Show Reviews

  • 5
    Instant Karma®...

    Posted by Luis Watts on Aug 04, 2023

    Instant Karma® Elderberry

  • 4
    Transport was a bit rough, but plant is snapping...

    Posted by Johanna Bishop on Jun 26, 2023

    I was impressed with the size of the plant. Overall, it looks like the heat in transport was a bit rough on it, but it is coming around after a week in the ground. Beautiful variegated leaves. Excited to see if blooms come next spring. I enjoyed working with this family owned business! Recommend to others!!

  • 5
    Beautiful Instant Karma...

    Posted by Kevin Kincaid on Jun 16, 2023

    Arrived looking happy and healthy...nice large and robust plant...it seems very happy here in its new IL home.

  • 5
    Top quality...

    Posted by betsy smith on Jun 27, 2022

    The instant karma elderberry was a good sized specimen (3+ feet) and arrived in perfect condition with well-designed packaging and a custom drawstring covering for the pot to keep it moist. Ready to pop in the ground and start growing, which it did. Lovely color and strong.

  • 5
    Elderberry

    Posted by Linda Davis on Jun 12, 2021

    This plant arrived beautifully! Carefully packed and a correctly labeled box work wonders. I added a little water and the plant perked up right away and looked ready for a new home in my garden!! Thank you!

  • 5
    Beautiful...

    Posted by Susan Newkham on May 08, 2021

    Plants arrived in excellent condition and very healthy. Planted immediately and already adding beauty to my flower beds. Thank you!!

  • 5
    Pleased with the...

    Posted by Alana Boyer on Jul 26, 2020

    Purchased 2 different elderberry species that could not be found at any local nurseries. Shipping was as expected during some of the hottest days of this summer so far & plants arrived well packaged & in good condition. They have been in the ground for about 2 weeks now & so far so good. Plan on ordering another as soon as it becomes available.

  • 5
    Very healthy LARGE...

    Posted by Lucretia Grindle on Jul 07, 2020

    Arrived in perfect condition, and transplanted happily!

  • 4
    The plants arrived in really bad shape and we...

    Posted by Maria Von Vimar-Huck Maria Von Vimar-Huck on Jun 07, 2020

    The plants arrived in really bad shape and we planted it Might not survive!