{"product_id":"hollyhock-black-20-seeds","title":"Hollyhock Black (Althaea rosea) Seeds – 20 Premium Dark-Flowered Biennial Garden Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eAlthaea rosea ‘Black’ (Hollyhock Black)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial famous for its tall spikes of deep, almost black, velvety flowers that create a dramatic and elegant focal point in any garden. Blooming from mid to late summer, these rare dark blooms add sophistication and contrast to cottage gardens, borders, and fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003ePerfect for adding vertical interest and a bold statement to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and along fences or trellises. 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