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Hollyhock NIGRA Classic Heirloom Flower Chocolate Red Reseeds  Non-GMO 25 Seeds
 
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:  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
Cold Stratification:   No
Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Ships: Year Round