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Hollyhock 'Nigra'
Alcea rosea | Althaea rosea
Hardy Perennial
What is Hardy Perennial?
A real attention grabber!
Make sensational cut flowers
Extraordinary maroon-black, satiny flowers
Delivery Information View Product DescriptionLoading...Description How to Grow More Info Delivery ReviewsTowering stems of extraordinary maroon-black, satiny flowers with pale, contrasting eyes. Hollyhock ‘Nigra’ is real attention grabber with its dramatic stature and dark blooms that make sensational cut flowers. This well-loved cottage garden perennial is ideal for adding splendour and architecture to the back of sunny borders. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 60cm (24").Culinary information: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty cake decoration, or use them to make a delicately flavoured syrup to use with puddings. For more details about edible flowers click here.
Height Up to 200cm (79in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)
Hardy Perennial
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Grow hollyhocks in a sheltered position away from strong winds. Plant in full sun, on fertile, well drained soil.Support the tall hollyhock flower stems with garden canes if necessary. In autumn, remove old foliage and faded flower stems. Apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant.Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
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