Alcea rosea
Nigra

Nothing quite prepares you for the gothic splendor of Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’, an unforgettable hollyhock with towering spires of satiny near-black flowers glowing with deep maroon undertones. The large single blooms climb dramatically skyward on statuesque stems, creating that dreamy old-world cottage garden feeling we can never resist. Bees absolutely adore the open flowers, and the dark coloring makes nearby pastel blooms positively shimmer by contrast.

Growing an impressive 6–8' tall, ‘Nigra’ thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture during the growing season. Though technically a short-lived perennial or biennial, it often self-sows happily where content, gifting future generations of these mysterious beauties. Perfect against fences, walls, or tucked behind lower-growing companions, this hollyhock brings instant vertical drama and timeless romance to the garden. We especially love it mingling with foxgloves, roses, and soft apricot blooms for a look that feels straight from an antique painting.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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