Dark Dramatic Blooms
Produces deep burgundy to very dark flowers that create a striking appearance in ornamental garden displays.
Black Prince Hollyhock Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Black Prince Hollyhock Seeds
Black Prince Hollyhock is an ornamental flowering plant admired for its deep burgundy to nearly black-looking blossoms and tall, elegant flower spikes. It can add dramatic color and vertical interest to cottage gardens, flower borders, and ornamental landscapes. Hollyhocks generally grow best in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil. Flower color, mature height, and growing characteristics may vary depending on the specific seed variety supplied.
Dark Burgundy Flowers
Tall Flower Spikes
Cottage Garden Favorite
Ornamental Flower Seeds
Key Features
Tall Flower Spikes
Develops upright flower stalks that add height and structure to borders and cottage-style gardens.
Pollinator Garden Interest
Hollyhock flowers can attract visiting bees and other pollinators when grown under suitable conditions.
Classic Garden Appeal
Works well in traditional flower borders, cottage gardens, and selected ornamental planting areas.
Product Highlights
Deep burgundy to dark flowers
Distinctive upright flower spikes
Suitable for cottage gardens
Adds vertical garden interest
Ideal for ornamental borders
Attracts visiting pollinators
Prefers sunny planting locations
Fertile, well-drained soil preferred
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Alcea rosea |
| Common Name | Black Prince Hollyhock; Hollyhock |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright flowering plant; commonly biennial or short-lived perennial |
| Flower Color | Deep burgundy to very dark maroon, depending on the seed variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to Zones 3–9, depending on variety and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or late summer, depending on climate |
| Seed Starting | Sow indoors or directly outdoors according to local growing conditions |
| Germination Time | Usually about 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun is generally preferred |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil with suitable organic matter |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment and avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Often 5–8 feet tall; actual height depends on the variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Generally 18–24 inches, adjusted for expected mature size and airflow |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Choose fresh seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting mix. Follow any specific preparation instructions provided by your seed supplier.
Choose fresh seeds and prepare a clean seed-starting mix. Follow any specific preparation instructions provided by your seed supplier.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium evenly moist without allowing excess water to accumulate.
Sow seeds according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium evenly moist without allowing excess water to accumulate.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain a suitable temperature for germination and provide bright light after seedlings emerge. Avoid leaving young plants in excessively wet soil.
Maintain a suitable temperature for germination and provide bright light after seedlings emerge. Avoid leaving young plants in excessively wet soil.
Step 4: Transplant Carefully
Move seedlings to a sunny outdoor location when local conditions are appropriate. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and leave sufficient room for mature plants.
Move seedlings to a sunny outdoor location when local conditions are appropriate. Choose fertile, well-drained soil and leave sufficient room for mature plants.
Step 5: Maintain and Monitor Growth
Water consistently during establishment and monitor plants for rust and other common hollyhock problems. Provide support if tall flower stalks need it.
Water consistently during establishment and monitor plants for rust and other common hollyhock problems. Provide support if tall flower stalks need it.
Add Dramatic Color with Black Prince Hollyhock
Black Prince Hollyhock brings striking dark blooms and impressive vertical interest to ornamental gardens. With suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care, it can become a distinctive feature in cottage gardens and flower borders. Confirm the exact cultivar and its growing characteristics with your seed supplier before publishing variety-specific claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Black Prince Hollyhock seed germination, flower color, and plant care.
How long does it take Black Prince Hollyhock seeds to germinate?
Hollyhock seeds commonly germinate in about 10–21 days under suitable conditions, although timing can vary with seed freshness, temperature, and moisture. Follow the seed supplier's instructions and keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination.
Does Black Prince Hollyhock flower in the first year?
Flowering time depends on the cultivar, sowing date, and growing conditions. Many hollyhocks flower in their second year, while some plants may flower in the first year when started early under suitable conditions. Check the supplier's variety information for more specific expectations.
How do you keep hollyhock leaves healthy and prevent rust?
Provide adequate spacing and good airflow, water the soil rather than repeatedly wetting the leaves, and remove badly affected foliage. Hollyhock rust can cause orange-brown spots on leaves. Dispose of infected plant material appropriately and avoid leaving diseased leaves around the garden.