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Beginner
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0.75m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
Other names: Hollyhock 'Nigra'
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Genus: Alcea
Variety or cultivar: 'Nigra' _ 'Nigra' has deep chocolate-maroon flowers with bright yellow throats.
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow, Dark-brown, Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' (Hollyhock 'Nigra') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Staking advised (particularly in windy locations).
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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