{"product_id":"hollyhock-seeds-nigra-deep-black-maroon-cottage-flower","title":"Hollyhock Seeds – Nigra | Deep Black Maroon Cottage Flower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdd Dramatic Dark Color to Your Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHollyhock Nigra (Alcea rosea 'Nigra') is a striking heirloom variety that produces tall flower spikes covered in deep black-maroon blooms with a subtle velvet sheen. The towering stems create vertical drama in cottage gardens, along fences, and at the back of flower borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis historic variety has been grown in gardens since the 1600s and remains one of the most sought-after hollyhocks for its almost-black flowers that contrast beautifully with brighter blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Growing Hollyhock Nigra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and dramatic near-black flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall spikes reach 5–8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic cottage garden favourite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom variety, easy to save seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Biennial \/ Short-lived Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Deep Black-Maroon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Tall, upright spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Difficulty: Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Not recommended (tall taproot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks are a \u003cstrong\u003ecool-season cottage flower\u003c\/strong\u003e in Pakistan. For Punjab and most plain regions, sow from \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember–November\u003c\/strong\u003e; plants establish through winter and bloom from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary–May\u003c\/strong\u003e before summer heat sets in. In cooler northern and hilly areas (Murree, Swat, Hunza, Quetta), sowing can extend into February–March. Provide full sun, deep watering at the base, and good airflow to prevent rust on the leaves. Hollyhocks do not tolerate prolonged 40°C+ heat, so time your sowing to bloom before peak summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"greenworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52550409846965,"sku":"69087147102265","price":350.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8022\/8533\/files\/Hollyhock_Nigra_seeds_black_maroon_cottage_flower_seeds_in_Pakistan_ApnaUgao.webp?v=1779540449","url":"https:\/\/apnaugao.com\/products\/hollyhock-seeds-nigra-deep-black-maroon-cottage-flower","provider":"Apnaugao","version":"1.0","type":"link"}