Learn how local enthusiasts successfully grow tropical hibiscus in the Tampa Bay area...
Examples of topics covered in chapter meetings:
Where to plant and how
Proper pruning techniques
Insect and disease identification and control methods
How and when to fertilize
Propagation methods, including hybridizing new varieties
Photographing hibiscus
How to grow and exhibit show-winning blooms
Chapter meetings are held almost every month at the Largo Library just off East Bay Drive and guests are welcome. We usually meet at 9:30 AM on the fourth Saturday of the month. See schedule below.
The highlight of the year is when our chapter hosts its shows in February and June. At these shows growers from all over Florida bring their blooms and compete in various classes. There may be 600 to 1000 blooms on display.
Family membership is $30 a year. You will receive The Seed Pod, published quarterly by the American Hibiscus Society and the monthly newsletter published by the Sunset Chapter.
2008 Chapter Schedule
(Chapter meeting dates and times -- usually the 4th Sat. 9:30 A.M.)
January 19 -- after-freeze care & planning for the fair show
February 9 -- show at the FL State Fair
March 22 -- review of past Hibiscus of the Year contests
April 19 -- propagation by air-layering (marcottage or mossing-off)
May 24 -- no meeting
June 28 -- our show in Seminole (map)
July 19-- propagation by rooting cuttings; also air-layering
August 23 -- hibiscus from Seeds
September 27 -- TBA
October 25 -- TBA
November 22 -- TBA
December TBA
For further information, contact:
Fred Roush, president, (727) 784-5068
Tom Miller, vice president, (727) 530-9118
Visit the American Hibiscus Society site.
For general information on tropical hibiscus, visit "Queen of the Tropics."
Chapter bylaws