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The listing, Black Hollyhock x 6 seeds has ended.

Black Hollyhock (Alcea rosea nigra) was described as early as 1639 by John Parkinson, as being "of a dark red like black blood" an apt description for the large single flowers that grace this plant in June and July.
Although classed as a biennial, they often live for several years. Mine are in their 4th year, blooms profusely and is over 6ft.
It will form large rosettes of round hairy leaves by Autumn and will bloom the following summer with stalks 6-8ft high. They thrive in full sun and in soils that are not too rich or wet. Mine are in part shade.
Sow seeds in summer or Fall. Zones 5b-10a.
Bloom time Mid Summer-Late Summer/Early Fall.
Do not over water.
Self sows freely.

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Questions & Comments

Great auction! I love these! Ours are packed with huge flowers in clay soil in NE. They have been blooming for at least 2 weeks already maybe longer. The winner is going to LOVE them:)
Just noticed already a fan and watching.

Jun 13th, 2012 at 11:35:11 AM PDT by

Yes. I love mine also. They are one of my favorites. They are also in clay soil and give me huge blooms as well. I just planted more seed just yesterday for next year's blooms. I am almost out of seeds so if you want more, get them while you can for now. Oh yeah, yours gives you plenty of seeds for replanting don't they? Thank you for keeping up with my auctions. Did you notice that I have more sunflowers and zinnias? I will be listing more new items that I have not seen listed before. The unusual. That's what I like in a flower. Thank you for being a fan and watching. Also, thank you for your comment letting others know how much you like these particular hollyhocks. They are beautiful in person like they are in pics.

Jun 13th, 2012 at 12:10:09 PM PDT by

You know, I have never taken the time to collect seeds from them. They just come up. I will save them this year! I was taking pictures of them today and noticed they are more Red than Black. So, I will have to bid on yours, and check out your other auctions:)

Jun 13th, 2012 at 7:07:35 PM PDT by

These seeds came from mine last year. It was it's 3rd year and it"s best year. It bloomed better and bigger every year. It also got blacker or darker with every year. Last year, I actually had to tilt the flower to see the maroon color. I was very disappointed this year, being the 4th year, it was nothing but a dried up looking stalk with only small buds that didn't even bloom or should I say couldn't bloom and a few small, scraggly leaves. The life span of a hollyhock is 2 years with survival by spreading seeds and they give back a lot of seeds. So, save your seeds!!!!!!!! I got 3 good ones out of it with these seeds coming from a good year.

Jun 13th, 2012 at 7:30:11 PM PDT by

In fact, I am almost out of these seeds. There will be another auction for these on Monday and then one on Friday, the 22nd for the last ones I have. Bid on them, get them and plant them for next years blooms. NOW is the time to plant hollyhocks.

Jun 13th, 2012 at 7:53:35 PM PDT by

Black Hollyhock x 6 seeds is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Gardening Seeds & Bulbs category