Black Hollyhock Flower Seeds (Alcea rosea) – Heirloom Biennial for Garden & Natural Dye
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Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) [Pre-1830] are a biennial flower; they bloom the 2nd year. Once you have them going, they may well re-seed themselves, as the ripened seeds can fall and immediately begin growing, to ensure that they bloom again the following year. These can grow 5-6' tall with Magnificent spikes of satiny blue-black single flowers form the second year from first-year leafy 18" leaf rosettes.
- Qty: 100 Black Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) seeds
Choose this pack for growing your own dye garden and dramatic cut flowers.
Pair with my Dried Black Hollyhock Blossoms for immediate dyeing while you wait for these to bloom next year!
I am captivated by black hollyhocks! They grow 5–6' tall with showy blooms that look stunning in the garden. I also save and solar-dry the spent petals for natural dyeing (beautiful blues, purples, grays, and greens).
Growing instructions:
Biennial – Blooms in the second year from first-year leafy rosettes. Once established, they often self-seed for future blooms.
Hollyhocks thrive in a messy, biodiverse garden. They make excellent back-of-border plants and are loved by pollinators.
Natural Dye Uses
Hollyhock flowers are a fun, fugitive dye source — best suited for Eco-printing and botanical/bundle dyeing rather than high-lightfast projects. The deep blooms yield lovely blues, purples, grays, teals, and greens depending on mordants and pH. Colors can shift and will gradually fade in strong sunlight, but they’re beautiful to experiment with!
Growing for natural plant-based dyes?
These are perfect if you want to grow your own supply. A little goes a long way for printing experiments.
Homestead Notes
Grown and collected in an all-natural, chemical-free environment. I intermingle my crops to create a beautiful, biodiverse landscape that supports beneficial insects and keeps everything in balance. No sprays or treatments — even organic-approved ones. I work with Mother Nature, not against her.
Feel good knowing you are getting non-GMO heirloom seeds. There is no better way to stand against GMOs than to grow your own flowers, save the seeds, and pass them on.
Need help? Please contact me and I'll do my best to assist you.
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I am captivated by black hollyhocks! They grow 5–6' tall with showy blooms that look stunning in the garden. I also save and solar-dry the spent petals for natural dyeing (beautiful blues, purples, grays, and greens).
Growing instructions:
Biennial – Blooms in the second year from first-year leafy rosettes. Once established, they often self-seed for future blooms.
- Germination: 60°F, 14–21 days
- Light: Full sun (tolerates part shade)
- Sowing: Direct sow or transplant. Best in cool-season areas sheltered from strong wind.
- Spacing: 12–24" apart
- Height: 5–6' tall
Hollyhocks thrive in a messy, biodiverse garden. They make excellent back-of-border plants and are loved by pollinators.
Natural Dye Uses
Hollyhock flowers are a fun, fugitive dye source — best suited for Eco-printing and botanical/bundle dyeing rather than high-lightfast projects. The deep blooms yield lovely blues, purples, grays, teals, and greens depending on mordants and pH. Colors can shift and will gradually fade in strong sunlight, but they’re beautiful to experiment with!
Growing for natural plant-based dyes?
These are perfect if you want to grow your own supply. A little goes a long way for printing experiments.
Homestead Notes
Grown and collected in an all-natural, chemical-free environment. I intermingle my crops to create a beautiful, biodiverse landscape that supports beneficial insects and keeps everything in balance. No sprays or treatments — even organic-approved ones. I work with Mother Nature, not against her.
Feel good knowing you are getting non-GMO heirloom seeds. There is no better way to stand against GMOs than to grow your own flowers, save the seeds, and pass them on.
Need help? Please contact me and I'll do my best to assist you.
Images may appear different on different devices and screens.