Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra Alcea rosea
- Tall Variety with Single Blooms; Grows up to 60 Inches
- Spring Blooming; Deep Red, nearly Black Flowers
- Prefers Full Sun Exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early Mayl |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late Septemberl |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra
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!
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Fast Facts
Name: Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra Botanical Name: Alcea rosea Life Cycle: Perennial 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 Seeds per Packet: 500 mg Hardiness Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 75 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 500 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 8,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack About an Acre
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Eden Brothers service is excellent
From the order to delivery, Eden Brothers customer service is the absolute best. Can't wait to see the Hollyhocks next spring!
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