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.
As far as problems with diseases and insects, Hollyhock unfortunately has its share, and in fact is famous for Hollyhock Rust. Basically, if you grow Hollyhocks, you will have Hollyhock rust to some degree. Hollyhock Rust is a fungus that is spread by insufficient air circulation, overhead watering, and rain.