Black Hollyhock flower seeds - Heirloom Untreated

Black Hollyhocks are a flowering tower of gorgeousness. My grandfather grew hollyhocks outside the windows of their home so that my grandmother had flowers to look at when she was inside. John Parkinson described black hollyhocks in 1929 as a "darke red like blacke cloud." The flowers do appear black on darker days, but mostly in the sunshine they appear to be silky bright and burgundy. These are a self-seeding biennial that grow 5-6 feet tall.

Germination: 10-14 days
Plant Spacing: 18-36"
Height: 5 - 6 feet
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

TIP: Hollyhocks do not bloom the first year, just be patient a the second year after planting they bloom gloriously. If your hollyhocks grow very tall you will need to stake them. Also read up on using sulfur with hollyhocks to improve blooms.

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Our seeds are grown, then hand-packed in small batches so everyone can try heirlooms and, honestly, because maybe they are precious packages and gardens are that important.