• Hollyhock nigra dark almost black ruffled petals against a green garden background.
  • Hollyhock nigra deep dark blooms with rich black petals against green foliage.
  • Hollyhock nigra black crinkled petals with dark centers in full bloom.
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Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

Perennial variety of rich, mahogany blooms grows up to five feet tall

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Alcea rosea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Black

A true classic, Hollyhock Nigra was present in the famous gardens at Monticello! Rich in 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 shade 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!

  • Stunning, bold color on tall stems
  • Spring blooming; deep red, nearly black flowers
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 53 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 2,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Hollyhock Planting Guide to learn more.

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Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

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Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra FAQs

Is Nigra Hollyhock resistant to animals or disease?

Nigra Hollyhock is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Nigra Hollyhock?

Nigra Hollyhock is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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