Black Hollyhock (Alcea)
Alcea Nigra
£5.99
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Pack of 5 (Code KL236)
£5.99
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Pack of 10 (Code KL237)
£9.98
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A beautiful yet unusual perennial that produces glossy, deep maroon flowers, that look almost black, with a yellow throat on tall flower spikes. Perfect for the wildlife friendly gardener as Hollyhocks are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. The plants grow to a height of 1.8m tall, displaying several impressive blooms on erect stems. Create a unique display in cottage gardens or the back of a border with these richly coloured flowers. First grade loose roots supplied.
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
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| How Supplied | First grade loose roots |
| Delivery | Delivery from early November |
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Season Interest
Summer |
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Flower Colour
Purple |
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Foliage Colour
Green |
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How Supplied
First grade loose roots |
Flowering Time
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 180cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 180cm |
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Mature Height
180cm |
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Mature Spread
60cm |
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
| Soil Type | Well drained, fertile soil |
| Pruning | Deadhead to encourage future growth |
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Planting
Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
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Soil Type
Well drained, fertile soil |
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Pruning
Deadhead to encourage future growth |
Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
They are often chosen for borders, and are particularly attractive to bees/butterflies.
- Information
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Bees
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Excellent for cut flowers
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Suitable for growing in pots and containers
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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- Planting & growing Instructions
- Video planting guides
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer | |
| Flower Colour | Purple | |
| Foliage Colour | Green | |
| Preferred Location |
|
|
| Positive attributes |
|
|
| How Supplied | First grade loose roots | |
| Delivery | Delivery from early November |
Key Product Information
|
Season Interest
Summer |
|
Flower Colour
Purple |
|
Foliage Colour
Green |
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|
Flowering Time
Available to buy
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 180cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 180cm |
|
Mature Height
180cm |
|
Mature Spread
60cm |
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
| Soil Type | Well drained fertile soil. |
| Pruning | Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering. |
|
Planting
Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
|
Soil Type
Well drained, fertile soil |
|
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage future growth |
Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun.
They are often chosen for borders, and are particularly attractive to bees/butterflies.
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