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Hollyhock 'Nigra'Alcea roseaAlthaea rosea

Hardy Perennial

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A real attention grabber!

Make sensational cut flowers

Extraordinary maroon-black, satiny flowers

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Towering 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

wildlife gardenscottage gardens

full sun

Flowering Months
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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.

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