Big Holes in Hollyhock Leaves

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crockny Kerhonkson, NY(Zone 5a) May 16, 2006

I looked for caterpillars and didn't see any (this was at the end of the day) ... the holes are huge! Like big bites out of the edges but also holes in the middle ... quite a lot of them ... any idea what could be eating them? They look decimated ...

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figaro52 Lakes of the Four Se, IN(Zone 5a) May 18, 2006

I've noticed a similar problem with my Hollyhocks. I'm not certain, but I suspect Japanese beetles. Saw one drowning in the birdbath yesterday. I've had success with a dusting of Sevin.

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zone5girl Painesville, OH(Zone 5b) May 19, 2006

My hollyhocks have been something's dinner as well! I've had this problem every year. Guess I'll spray them when the rain goes away (hint, hint Mother Nature!!!!) Tamara

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1sttammy California City, CA May 20, 2006

read the thread on earwigs, symptoms sound familiar, just a thought.
good luck
tammy

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wldrnss Butler, PA(Zone 5b) Jun 03, 2006

This has been an ongoing problem with my hollyhocks. Eventually the leaves will be a skeleton. Hoping someone has some ideas. I have seen a wedge shape bug, about 1/16 " on them. Sevin got rid of them but, they are back after a heavy rain.

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wcgypsy Fallbrook, CA(Zone 10b) Jun 03, 2006

Don't know about your place, but here at mine, the snails love them.

Sherry

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Maria Rehoboth, MA(Zone 5a) Jun 05, 2006

mine is eaten by snails, early in the morning when they cralw up the post where the hollyhock is planted, I can see them

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crockny Kerhonkson, NY(Zone 5a) Jun 05, 2006

I now know that we are having a huge infestation of gypsy moths ... and I believe the larva is what has been eating my hollyhock leaves .... they were so small in the beginning I didn't really see them ... amazing how much damage a small creature can do ... they are voracious and have decimated our oak and birch trees (and one of my roses) ... once they reach adulthood they'll stop eating, but in the meantime it's been unbelievable ... truly a plague!

On other subject ... a tiny worm (I mean really tiny) has been severing my penstemon stems ... another destructive tiny creature ...

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MyRee Brigham City, UT(Zone 5b) Jun 16, 2006

I have the same problem. Holes all over the leaves. Otherwise they are starting to bloom and some are over 6" tall and loaded with stocks. I am going to try some treatments and see what will happen. I also think I have some spider mites, I will see what happens when I spray the WHOLE garden.

If you find any thing to help your plants - or get rid of the pests - please post.

Thanks, Marie

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