Hundreds of exotic hibiscus blooms will be displayed by the Lone Star Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 at the Bellaire Community Center, 7008 South Rice Avenue. Named variety hibiscus will be for sale. Blooms will be displayed representing varieties of the tropical “Chinese” hibiscus that grow well in Texas. Admission is free. Two free hibiscus plants will be given to those who join the Lone Star Chapter during show hours.
Visitors will receive the free leaflet How to Grow Better Hibiscus Near The Texas Coast.” To raise funds, the chapter will sell landscape and exotic hibiscus plants, the internationally acclaimed Hibiscus Handbook, and the Space City Chapters water-soluble fertilizer, 18-10-28, formulated especially for hibiscus.
Experienced hibiscus growers will share growing tips and answer questions. For consultations about growing problems, leaves from problem hibiscus may be brought to the show in sealed plastic bags to the “Help Desk.” Also, bring your “mystery” hibiscus blooms for identification.
The Lone Star Chapter meets every fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., March through October, at the Garden Center in Hermann Park. Visitors are most welcome. You are invited to visit our website http://www.lonestarahs.org to learn more about tropical hibiscus.
