{"product_id":"seed-flw-hol-01","title":"Nigra Black Hollyhock Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigra hollyhock rises in tall spires of deep mahogany blooms that look nearly black in the garden. Place toward the back of a sunny bed, with good airflow and support in windy spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-black single blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall stems create garden height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA striking contrast with pale flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-Black Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall Vertical Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAlcea rosea 'Nigra'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBiennial; sometimes short-lived perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSeed Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOpen-pollinated (reference; supplier confirmation needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSummer through fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTall, upright spires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eUp to 60 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSingle hollyhock flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important; padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDeep maroon, nearly black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #cbd5ca !important;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Spring or late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Direct sowing is recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sow approximately ⅛–¼ inch (3–6 mm) deep. Cover seeds lightly with fine soil and avoid planting too deeply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top; width: 75.8886%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eWater during establishment; allow good airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Space mature plants approximately 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) apart to allow healthy growth and good air circulation. Thin seedlings after emergence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; vertical-align: top; width: 75.8886%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eWinter survival and flowering year vary by climate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1706%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Typically 10–21 days at approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) under favorable conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; width: 24.1706%; border: 1px solid rgb(203, 213, 202) !important;\"\u003eSeed Prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8886%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No special pre-treatment is generally required. Optional soaking in lukewarm water for up to 12 hours may help soften the seed coat. Some seed lots may benefit from cold treatment, but it is not universally necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"GrowVerdant","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack(88Seeds)","offer_id":55708314370339,"sku":"SEED-FLW-HOL-01","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6181\/4819\/files\/seed-flw-hol-01_cover_480.webp?v=1791610824","url":"https:\/\/growverdantco.com\/products\/seed-flw-hol-01","provider":"GrowVerdant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}