Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Alcea rosea var nigra
An usual and exquisite coloured flower adorns this cottage garden favourite. During spring and summer, this delightful perennial bears an abundance of 2m tall spikes covered in finely segmented, single deep maroon/ black flowers. Prefers good soil, plenty of sun and a protected position. Looks beautiful along fences or in bold groups in large beds. 25 seeds.
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Climate
Cold
Temperate
Hot Arid
Tropics/SubTropics
Germination Period (days)
21
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct in garden for spring/summer sowing (or into pots for later transplanting); autumn sowing into pots sowing for transplanting in spring. Cover seeds, keep moist and warm (20˚C+). Flowers after experiencing a winter.
Height
1.8 m
Spacing/Spread
0.6 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Mar 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Mar 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st