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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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Black Hollyhock
Shipping Information
From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
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.
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Our Seeds are 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.