This striking alcea (hollyhock) is a classic cottage garden favourite with towering stems bearing deep purple, almost black, single flowers from early to late summer. Wonderful for lining pathways, fences and gate entrances. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in sun.
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Paghat's Garden: Alcea rosea var nigra
Alcea rosea Nigra flower plants from Woolmans
Black Hollyhock was described as early as 1629 by John Parkinson as being of a darke red like black blood, an apt description for the large single
Black Hollyhock Seeds (Alcea rosea nigra)
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' (Hollyhock)
Alcea rosea 'Nigra', Alcea rosea 'Single Black
Black Hollyhock Seeds - alcea rosea nigra – Julie Sinden Handmade & The Love of Colour
Alcea rosea Nigra The Watchman 20 seeds
Alcea rosea Nigra flower plants from Woolmans
Alcea rosea 'Nigra', Alcea rosea 'Single Black
