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Post by andy on Aug 22, 2011 15:30:08 GMT
First time ive really grown hollyhocks and ive really fallen in love with them. But they've succumbed to rust. Is there anything you can do about it ? Ta muchly  |
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Post by Tig on Aug 22, 2011 18:07:30 GMT
Apart from removing all the affected leaves I don't think there is Andy  I've tried growing them and they always succumb to the damn rust - someone advised me to spray them whilst young with a systemic fungicide, but I never remember until it's too late - lovely tall flowers though, my senior neighbour has one self-seeded black flowering one which is about 11 foot tall! x Tig |
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Post by Geranium on Aug 22, 2011 19:40:48 GMT
I lost some of my hollyhocks last winter, and I replaced them with Alcalthaeas - they're crosses between Hollyhocks and Malvas, and they're supposed to be rust-resistant. So far, so good. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif I know there are only three on the market at the moment, A.Parkallee, A.Parkrondell and A. Parkfrieden. I managed to get the first two - here's photos for you.   I'd like to get hold of the other one, too. |
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Post by carolann on Aug 23, 2011 9:00:13 GMT
Those are very pretty Geranium hope you get the other one.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 23, 2011 9:59:23 GMT
Thanks - maybe if I order it early I might! They do seem to be popular, but only sold by a few Nurseries atm.
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Post by flower on Jun 9, 2016 1:23:31 GMT
I usually remove the bad leaves.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 9, 2016 8:29:56 GMT
I usually remove the bad leaves. Hi flower, - nice to see you again. I agree - I take the leaves off as well. Only trouble is that if the plant is really in a mess then there are only a few leaves left on the top of the plant...looks weird - lol !! |
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Post by flower on Jun 9, 2016 9:36:38 GMT
I agree,few leaves and lots of flowers.I have noticed the fig leaf hollyhocks usually rust resistant.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jun 9, 2016 9:53:00 GMT
I agree,few leaves and lots of flowers.I have noticed the fig leaf hollyhocks usually rust resistant. Oh, that's the Antwerp Hollyhock, isn't it ??!! There are some magnificent varieties around these days - some of the colours are wonderful!! |
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Post by flower on Jun 9, 2016 9:58:06 GMT
Yes it is. So many varieties, I started charters doubles and peach Antwerp indoors and planted outdoors.
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Post by maggy on Jun 9, 2016 14:14:55 GMT
I have never seen that one before interesting shaped leaf but the flowers are not that different are they, I have started now removing rusty leaves already, I always blamed it on the industry we have around us  its good to know it is normal. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jun 12, 2016 10:02:19 GMT
I grow my Hollyhocks at the allotment where they have tons of room and air but they do still succumb to the rust. I just take the leaves off and let them do their thing.  My peach coloured Halo Mix which I grew from seed is in it's 2nd or 3rd year and one of them is flowering at the moment. I'll get a pic next time I'm there. |
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Post by maggy on Jun 12, 2016 18:50:39 GMT
I grew mine from seed about 10 years now but no flowers yet this year.
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its good to know it is normal.