{"product_id":"black-hollyhock","title":"Black Hollyhock Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic of traditional English flower gardens, this plant produces tall stalks covered with spectacular single flowers, in shades ranging from deep brownish-purple to an almost pure black. This drought-tolerant perennial blooms throughout the summer, creating an elegant and dramatic effect at the back of mixed borders or as a focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in height, the \u003cstrong\u003eblack hollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong pollinator attractant, especially for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Although short-lived, it self-seeds easily, ensuring its presence in the garden for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow black hollyhock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thrives in zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. It is perfectly suited for country gardens, borders, or naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHollyhocks have been cultivated for centuries, originating in Asia and later introduced to Europe. Appreciated for their ornamental beauty, they have become emblematic of English gardens, symbolizing ambition and summer beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or fall for vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in spring or mulch heavily if sowing in fall to protect young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest black hollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm (1\/4 to 1\/2 in) deep, spacing plants 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency once plants are well developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms or let them go to seed for natural reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install stakes in windy areas to support the long flower stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for harvesting seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to go to seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flowers to fully mature and form capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick the capsules when they turn brown and dry, before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread the capsules in a well-ventilated area to dry, then gently open them to collect the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place; viability of 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate No. 1962)**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644645695856,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-002","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Black_Hollyhock_Plants.jpg?v=1776549596","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/black-hollyhock","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}