73rd annual Hibiscus Show/Plant Sale Saturday
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The James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will hold its 73rd annual Hibiscus Show/Plant Sale this Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. This free hibiscus show is the oldest, largest and best attended of all Florida's hibiscus shows, attracting several hundred people annually.
This continuing show is made possible through the generosity of community sponsors.
"The show and sale will feature the top hibiscus growers from throughout Florida competing with hundreds of different hybrid hibiscus blooms in a variety of vivid colors and intricate bloom forms. These blooms will be judged for four 'Best of Show' categories and also awards given to growers within classes based on the number of varieties of hibiscus that they maintain in their collection," said Denise Helfrich, Show Chair.
There will also be more than 400 hybrid hibiscus plants offered for sale for $20 and $25. All credit cards are accepted and parking and admission to the Annual Hibiscus Show/Plant Sale is free.
Southwest Florida gardeners who are interested in establishing or adding to their hibiscus garden will find that this is the best opportunity to acquire these plants as they are not available in local garden centers. Chapter members who are experts in the care and growing of Hibiscus will be available to provide advice on caring for these beautiful plants.
The show is the highlight of the year for the chapter; monthly meetings are held at The Berne Davis Botanical Garden, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Details on the JEH Chapter and pictures of all the blooms that will be available for sale can be found on the chapter's website and Facebook page.