{"product_id":"ebony-hollyhock-seeds-alcea-rosea","title":"Ebony Hollyhock Seeds — Alcea rosea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Drama for the Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to stop visitors in their tracks, plant the \u003cstrong\u003eEbony Hollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e. This striking form of \u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e produces tall, stately spires of the deepest, darkest blooms — a rich, velvety near-black that creates a breathtaking contrast against lighter flowers and foliage. Moody, dramatic, and utterly unforgettable, it's the jewel of any cottage garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⬛ \u003cstrong\u003eDramatic near-black blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep, velvety dark flowers with a rich, jewel-like quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 150–250 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold statement at the back of borders or against walls and fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eStunning contrast plant\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs beautifully with pale pinks, whites, and silvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eLoved by pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees are drawn to these pollen-rich blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eStriking cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — dramatic and long-lasting in large arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — self-seeds freely once established for years of dark drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in spring or early summer into well-drained soil or seed-raising mix. Hollyhocks prefer a sunny, sheltered position — against a warm wall or fence is ideal. Transplant seedlings to their final position in autumn, spacing 45–60 cm apart. They will establish over winter and flower the following summer. Allow a few plants to self-seed for a naturalistic cottage garden effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Alcea rosea 'Ebony'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028421828677,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_e4c30447-1018-49d3-8ae4-a47ce11a3e95.png?v=1779079652","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/ebony-hollyhock-seeds-alcea-rosea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}