PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Alcea rosea
Stunning, bold color on tall stems
Spring Blooming; Deep Red, nearly Black Flowers
Prefers Full Sun Exposure
A true classic, Hollyhock Nigra was present in the famous gardens at Monticello!
Truly a bit of history, this uniquely colored variety has been a favorite of gardeners and botanists for nearly four hundred years!
Its large, single blooms are the deepest of chocolate-red, nearly black!
If the history of this beautiful cultivar isn't enough for you, we're sure the unique color will be!
FAST FACTS
Name: Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra
Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
Life Cycle: Biennial
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Spring, Fall
Plant Type: Tall green stems with deep red, nearly black blossoms.
Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
Color: Red
Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Plant Height: Up to 60 inches
Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Ships: Year Round