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Blackish purple Hollyhock Seeds

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Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.

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Growing at a Glance

Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.

Plant Height 5-8 ftVariety-specific habit
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Season SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone Zone 4~9Selected for USA gardens
Germination 7-21 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity 70-120 DaysVariety dependent
Plant Spacing 8-18 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty ModerateGrowing support available

Flower Performance

Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.

Flower Color Purple, Dark
Bloom Period Summer, Fall, Until Frost
Life Cycle BiennialAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Cottage Gardens, BedsBest-fit garden settings
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About this seed

Why gardeners choose this variety

Blackish purple hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a biennial or short-lived perennial featuring tall spikes of large, single, deep purple to nearly black flowers. Plants have large, rounded, hairy leaves. Reaches 5–8 feet tall. Blooms from summer to fall.

Key features

What makes it stand out

  • Flowers are carried along upright stems.
  • Rounded foliage adds a bold cottage-garden texture.
  • Purple tones add depth to mixed planting.
Perfect for

Best garden uses

  • Cottage-style beds
  • Sheltered borders
  • Vertical flower accents
Growing tips

A stronger start

  • Start seeds in individual modules to reduce root disturbance.
  • Choose a sunny site with good drainage and airflow.
  • Water near the soil and remove diseased leaves promptly.
  • Support taller plants and allow time for seedlings to reach flowering size.
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Julia Carter
Pair with yellow coreopsis for butterfly activity

I mixed these dark hollyhocks with golden coreopsis. The light-dark color difference attracts massive butterfly activity all summer long.

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Chloe Moore
Dried blooms perfect for rustic fall wreath crafts

I air-dried full dark hollyhock blooms to make gothic rustic wreaths and wall hangings for autumn and winter indoor decor.

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Adam Bennett
Biennial, self-sows for yearly dark blooms

Once fully established, this dark hollyhock drops viable seeds that sprout new flowering stalks every March with zero extra sowing work needed.

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Vanessa Carter
Rare dark purple bloom for dramatic garden focal points

The rare velvety dark purple blooms stand out against all light green and pastel garden flowers. Perfect standalone statement plant by driveways.

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Felix Carter
Blooms well in partial dappled tree shade

Most dark-flowered hollyhocks demand full sun all day; this variety still grows abundant dark purple blooms under partial tree shade.

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