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Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.79
1 Ounce $19.99
1/4 Pound $47.29 ($11.82/ounce) 41% Savings
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  • Rich, mahogany blooms look almost black in the right light
  • Stunning, bold color on tall stems
  • Spring Blooming; Deep Red, nearly Black Flowers
  • Prefers Full Sun Exposure
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall, Spring
Color Black
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height Up to 60 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

Alcea rosea

Seed Type Heirloom Seed

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!

Planting Information

Planting Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra

Planting Season Fall, Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 18 to 36 inches
Plant Height Up to 60 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
View our Hollyhock Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 53 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 3,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 12,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

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