Hollyhocks, also known as Alcea, have over 60 species of tall, pretty flowers that are available in almost every color (including black). These perennial or biennial flowering plants grow to 8 feet ...

Q: I love hollyhocks for their colorful, crinkled flowers, and I have a row of them planted along the edge of my patio which I grew from seed. I was disappointed last year, however, as unsightly ...

Q.: I've had a real problem with something eating the foliage of my hollyhocks. I have sprayed and dusted the plants. I have seen some slugs around but haven't been able to see anything on the plants.

Hollyhock rust is the most common fungal leaf disease of hollyhocks (Alcea rosea). Many other ornamentals such as flowering maple, rose mallow and weeds in the mallow family also are susceptible.

Q: What is affecting my hollyhock leaves? They’re all covered with spots and look terrible. – Gail R. A: Hollyhocks have been a popular tall flower since Victorian times when they were especially ...

Hollyhocks are old-fashioned, summer-flowering plants, typical of the “cottage garden” style. Flowers open at the base of the flower stalk and continue up, remaining open for several days. Tall spires ...