Black Hollyhock

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seeds
Alcea rosea var. nigra
Open-pollinated. Biennial, Zones 3-8. Heirloom with shimmering burgundy-black single flowers. Lasts 3–4 years in favorable conditions. Surface sow inside in April. Overly rich potting mixes will encourage damping off. May be the same black hollyhock grown for Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Especially attractive to pollinators.

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5127 Black Hollyhock

A: 1g
$2.95
B: 5g
$4.95
C: 15g
$8.95

Additional Information

Hollyhock

~70 seeds/g.

Biennial to Zones 3, often reseeds. An old-time favorite for background color.

Culture: Needs staking. Cut flower stalk to induce rebloom. Likes full sun, lots of room, and moist soil. Seed may require alternate freezing and thawing to break dormancy. Start indoors in a 70° spot 2 months prior to transplanting.

Germination Testing

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Our Seeds are Non-GMO

Non GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.