Hollyhock Rust; Just when you think you can identify any rust disease, a slightly different version pops up. I swear if it's not one thing it's another. Add to Likebox #84946767 - … A lot of them have yellow/orange wart like spots on the leaves aggregating outward. The leaves on my dwarf hollyhock are steadily turning yellow and falling off. More. #71690756 - Yellow hollyhock flower. The disease spreads quickly and the spots may begin to develop pinkish, slimy spores. An old fashioned favorite, the hollyhock, is easy to grow but the leaves are often riddled with orange spots and holes. A thorough cleanup in fall will help reduce the source of disease next season. During the growing season you can remove and destroy infected leaves. Similar Images . In the fall, after killing frosts, you should remove and destroy the old leaves and stems. It is caused by the fungus Puccinia malvacearum and is most severe in the spring and fall. Hollyhock rust is a fungus and it overwinters on the basal leaves and old stems of the plant. Rust is more prevalent in humid areas. Similar Images . jcoakley Chicago, IL(Zone 5b) Sep 10, 2009. Could this be a mineral Top Questions About Hollyhocks. Though it looks bad your plant will survive. Preventing and Treating Hollyhock Anthracnose Click on links below to jump to that question. Yellow spots on Hollyhock leaves (Question) I work at a vineyard where we have hundreds of Hollyhocks growing. Mark unread; Skip to new; Mark unread Print Skip to new. Work when the leaves are dry to reduce the risk of spreading it further. Other pests such as weevils, caterpillars, and slugs can damage or kill your hollyhocks. Hollyhocks can grow to eight feet or more in height and produce large flowers in shades of purple, pink, and yellow. Q. Hollyhock Leaves Are Turning Yellow, Leaf Veins Are Light Green - Plant is not very tall, full sun till 2:00 pm and watered by sprinkler. Hollyhock rust has actually been with us for many years. Similar Images . Powdery Spots On Leaves - Rust Hollyhocks tend to be susceptible to rust diseases. Hollyhock Leaves Riddled with Holes and Spots. Q. Hollyhock - I live in a city where hollyhocks abound, even in sidewalk cracks. Watch Reply. Add to Likebox #72056404 - Beautiful Hollyhock flower or Alcea rosea. Do these things mean death to my hollyhocks? If the older bottom leaves are yellow, but new growth is green, it's usually a lack of nitrogen. Little yellow bumps on hollyhock leaves. If new leaves are yellow, with green veins, it's usually a lack of iron. I cannot get them to grow. They are caused by various fungi which produce reddish or pale yellow areas on upper leaf surfaces and powdery orange spots of fruiting bodies on undersides directly beneath. Ultimately, the leaves will wilt, yellow, and drop. Rust is the cause of orange spots on leaves. 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