{"product_id":"black-hollyhock","title":"Black Hollyhock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic feature of traditional English flower gardens, offering towering stalks covered with striking single blooms in shades of deep purple-brown to almost true black. This drought-tolerant perennial blooms throughout the summer, creating a dramatic, elegant backdrop in mixed borders or as a standalone feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up to 2m (6.5ft) tall, Black Hollyhock is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Though short-lived, these hollyhocks reseed easily, ensuring their presence in your garden for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Can You Grow Black Hollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in Zones 3-9, Black Hollyhock prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It adapts well to cottage gardens, borders, or even naturalised settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks have been cultivated for centuries, originating in Asia and spreading through Europe. Valued for their ornamental beauty, they have long been a favourite in English gardens, symbolising ambition and the beauty of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly in early spring or autumn for strong growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors in late winter or sow directly in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds in spring or mulch heavily if sowing in autumn to protect seedlings.\u003cbr\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=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Black Hollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5-1cm (1\/4-1\/2in) deep, spacing plants 30-60cm (12-24in) apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers or allow to go to seed for natural reseeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide staking in windy areas to support tall flower stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to Flower and Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some blooms fully mature and form seed pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods turn brown and dry, collect them before they split.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread pods in a well-ventilated area to dry. Gently break them open to release seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 2-3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811183505650,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-002","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Black-Hollyhock_42f1a140-01c4-40ed-ac74-fbdcd7066c63.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/black-hollyhock","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}