Blacknight Hollyhock Zelkova Focal Point: Use as a

Focal Point: Use as a focal point where the white summer flower spheres can be seen up close and appreciated for their texture

Japanese-Inspired Designs: Use with boulders and restrained plant palettes for a calm composition with a standout evergreen accent

Site Selection: Choose a site with good drainage and avoid low areas where water collects around the roots

it prefers a well-drained site and rewards thoughtful placement with a long-lived

mounded habit stays neat year-round

Blacknight Hollyhock Zelkova Focal Point: Use as aBlacknight Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Blacknight') Blacknight Hollyhock adds dramatic, near black purple flowers on tall spires that instantly give a border a classic cottage garden presence. It is a great way to bring height and strong color contrast to sunny beds without needing a large footprint at ground level. Blooms arrive in midsummer and stand above surrounding plants, creating a vertical layer that makes the whole planting feel more intentional.