Examples of SOLEMN. 1  He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner. 2  He wore a very solemn expression on his face. 3  He recited the poem in a solemn voice. 4  A solemn crowd gathered around the grave.
Rust on hollyhocks is caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia malvacearum and impacts hollyhock leaves and stems. This fungus first appears on leaves as yellow, circular spots about 1/8 inch wide. These yellow spots enlarge and swellings develop on leaf undersides.
Tall and colorful hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) add dimension and a pop of pink, purple, red and white to gardens. But pests can present a problem, feasting on both leaves and flowers. Hollyhock's enemies include the hollyhock weevil, Japanese beetle, spider mite and hollyhock sawfly.s you formulate your plan of attack on these bugs, start with sprays that are least toxic to kids, pets and the environment. First see if insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils will rid your hollyhocks of intruders. If not, then consider moving on to chemical sprays.