Hollyhocks Bought From Garden Centre Not Happy In My Garden – Leaves Turning Brown = Please Advise

Question

Very narrow border, gets shade first thing, then later gets the sun. Hollyhocks up against the fence.

Answer 1

Did the leaves have orange spots before they turned brown? Rust is a common problem. Here are their care needs:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/hollyhock-rust-in-gardens.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/treating-hollyhock-leaf-spot.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/controlling-hollyhock-weevils.htm