{"product_id":"alcea-rosea-hollyhock-black-seeds","title":"Black Hollyhock - 160 seeds (Althaea Rosea Nigra)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eBlack Hollyhock – Seeds (Althaea rosea nigra)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eBlack Hollyhock (\u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eAlthaea rosea nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking biennial producing tall spikes of deep, dark purple to almost black double blooms. Its dramatic flowers create a bold focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly areas. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety attracts bees and butterflies while adding elegance and vertical interest to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eWhy Grow \"Black Hollyhock\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eTall spikes of deep purple to nearly black flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eDramatic focal point for borders and cottage gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eHardy biennial with long-lasting blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eType: Biennial (\u003cem data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eAlthaea rosea nigra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eHeight: 1.8–2.0 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eFlowering: Second year after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"920\"\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eUses: Borders, cottage gardens, pollinator planting, cut flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eCreating vertical interest and dramatic color in borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eCottage and mixed garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003ePollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eGardeners seeking bold, elegant biennial flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eSow indoors: January–March\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eSow outdoors: Directly in soil April–May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eGermination: 14–21 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003ePlant out after last frost, spacing 45–60 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003ePrefers full sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51474112119122,"sku":"7019 - Hollyhock black","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/7019bFlowerfromAlthaeaRoseaNigraseeds.jpg?v=1757332978","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/alcea-rosea-hollyhock-black-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}