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Black Watchman Old Fashioned Hollyhock Flower Seeds

Black Watchman Old Fashioned Hollyhock Flower Seeds

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Hollyhocks - Black Watchman (Heirloom) - Alcea rosea

Bienniel - Satiny hibiscus-like blossoms. Deep maroon shades to pure black. Flowers unfurl on tall stalks for a striking garden display. Re-selected heirloom.

Soil & Water:Sow in ordinary garden soil or seed starting mix. Maintain moisture during germination. Feed well and prune down after flowering to push a second fall bloom.

Planting & Growing:Begin indoors (8 weeks before last frost, sowing 2" apart in containers of seed starting mix) or outdoors after all frosts have past.. Cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide a strong light source. Harden off outdoors before transplanting 18-24" apart.

Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 5-7 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18-24"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 60-65 Seeds
Quantity Discounts for Black Watchman Old Fashioned Hollyhock Flower Seeds
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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Edible Flower
  • Good Cut Flower
  • Heirloom
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Purple
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Biennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water:Sow in ordinary garden soil or seed starting mix. Maintain moisture during germination. Feed well and prune down after flowering to push a second fall bloom.

Planting & Growing:Begin indoors (8 weeks before last frost, sowing 2" apart in containers of seed starting mix) or outdoors after all frosts have past.. Cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide a strong light source. Harden off outdoors before transplanting 18-24" apart.

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Karen
Natural fabric dye

My daughter is experimenting with fabric dyes and this is a natural!

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Samantha
Amazing and so beautiful!!

I bought these for my tortoises to eat because they love flowers. They’re amazing quality and they’re so soft but also so beautiful. I love that they’re organic and non GMO because I feel comfortable feeding them to my tortoises. Thank you Peaceful Valley Farm Supply!!!