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Black Hollyhock Seeds For Planting (Alcea rosea)

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ALL ABOUT BLACK HOLLYHOCKS

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

POLLINATORS

YES

Black hollyhock (Alcea rosea) features striking, deep purple-black flowers that bloom on tall spikes, adding dramatic flair to gardens. Its dark petals contrast beautifully with lighter foliage or vibrant companion plants, making it ideal for creating focal points in borders or cottage-style gardens. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. Black hollyhock can also be used in cut flower arrangements for bold, elegant displays indoors.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

Some growers soak the seed in warm water for a few hours prior to sowing. This isn’t required but can lead to better germination. If started indoors, use biodegradable CowPots, sowing 1 seed per pot, 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow when temperatures are at least 65°F. Biennials will grow a strong root system in their first year, later wilting on the surface with frost, only to return and flower in its second season.

SEED PREP

Can be soaked prior to sowing

SOWING DEPTH

1/4" under

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS

Rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water through the day

GERMINATION

10 to 25 days

PLANT HEIGHT

60”

PLANT WIDTH

2’ to 3’

PLANT SPACING

18” to 24” apart

FLOWER COLOR

Dark Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE

3" to 5"

SEASON

Biennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Alcea rosea

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Fairly easy to grow.

CUT FLOWER

Yes

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ALL ABOUT BLACK HOLLYHOCKS

Black hollyhock (Alcea rosea) features striking, deep purple-black flowers that bloom on tall spikes, adding dramatic flair to gardens. Its dark petals contrast beautifully with lighter foliage or vibrant companion plants, making it ideal for creating focal points in borders or cottage-style gardens. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. Black hollyhock can also be used in cut flower arrangements for bold, elegant displays indoors.

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

LURES POLLINATORS

YES

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

Some growers soak the seed in warm water for a few hours prior to sowing. This isn’t required but can lead to better germination. If started indoors, use biodegradable CowPots, sowing 1 seed per pot, 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow when temperatures are at least 65°F. Biennials will grow a strong root system in their first year, later wilting on the surface with frost, only to return and flower in its second season.

SEED PREP

Can be soaked prior to sowing

SOWING DEPTH

1/4" under

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS

Rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water through the day

GERMINATION

10 to 25 days

PLANT HEIGHT

60”

PLANT WIDTH

2’ to 3’

PLANT SPACING

18” to 24” apart

FLOWER COLOR

Dark Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE

3" to 5"

SEASON

Biennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Alcea rosea

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Fairly easy to grow.

CUT FLOWER

Yes

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?