{"product_id":"hollyhock-nigra","title":"Hollyhock Nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost hollyhocks are pastel and fluffy. \u003cem\u003eNigra\u003c\/em\u003e is neither. Also known as ‘The Watchman’, this heritage variety produces towering spikes of large, single, silky flowers in a shade of maroon so deep it looks like glossy black chocolate — a dramatic architectural exclamation mark that commands attention in any border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dark central eye and pale creamy style create a striking contrast that draws pollinators in from across the garden. A plant of real character, and one that looks extraordinary against pale stone walls or silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcea rosea 'Nigra' — Hardy Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: up to 2m | Flowers: June–September (Year 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow May–July outdoors; flowers the following summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds reliably once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with white cosmos or pale foxgloves for a border that moves between light and shadow with real intention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647639863681,"sku":"HLY-NIG","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/20488001fbdcfa22a9723a6_upscale_8f7b7ec4-1d39-4c63-bb7c-6980d65436cb.jpg?v=1778266865","url":"https:\/\/countrygardens.co.uk\/products\/hollyhock-nigra","provider":"English Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}