{"product_id":"alcea-rosea-creme-do-cassis-10_seeds","title":"Alcea rosea Creme do Cassis | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eAlcea rosea Crème de Cassis — Black Cherry Hollyhock Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eSultry, dramatic, and steeped in cottage-garden romance, \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eAlcea rosea Crème de Cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hollyhock unlike any other. Rising tall and proud like a floral cathedral spire, this heirloom selection is celebrated for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eluxurious, near-black blooms in deep wine, black-cherry, and cassis tones\u003c\/strong\u003e—a color so rich it seems to drink in the sunlight. Against old fences, stone walls, and sunny borders, it creates a scene straight from a storybook garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThe large, satiny flowers open sequentially up towering stems, often reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e6–8 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering weeks of bloom through summer. The flowers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"693\"\u003enot fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their velvety texture and dramatic depth of color more than compensate, drawing the eye from across the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eHollyhocks have been cultivated for centuries and were a beloved staple of medieval monastery gardens and traditional European cottage landscapes. Often planted near homes and barns, they symbolized \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eabundance, protection, and domestic harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dark-flowered hollyhocks such as ‘Crème de Cassis’ were especially prized as rarities, admired for their intensity and elegance. Today, this variety carries forward that legacy as a bold statement plant that bridges old-world charm and modern drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eAlcea rosea is far more than ornamental. Its open, pollen-rich blooms are a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003emagnet for bees\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they are frequently visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003ebutterflies and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the summer. Hollyhocks belong to the mallow family, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003ePainted Lady butterflies are known to use plants in this family, including hollyhocks, as larval host plants\u003c\/strong\u003e in suitable conditions. The foliage and flowers also provide shelter and forage for beneficial insects such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eladybugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a valuable plant for pollinator-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eGrowth Habit \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eThis classic biennial or short-lived perennial is easy to grow and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep wine-red to near black (black cherry, cassis tones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eZones 3–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; 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