Member Chapters of the American Hibiscus Society (AHS)
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Location, location..
With thousands of different cultivars developed over the years, there is considerable variation in the growth habits of hibiscus plants. It may take a little experimentation to find just the right location and micro-climate in your yard, especially for finicky show-quality exotics.
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AHS Convention – June 17-20, 2010
The American Hibiscus Society (AHS) will hold its annual convention in Orlando, Florida, from June 17 through June 20, 2010. This year’s event will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Lake Buena Vista. Address: 8100 Lake Avenue, Orlando, FL 32836. Hotel phone: 1-800-560-7782.
2010 Convention Schedule:
Thursday: President’s Committee and Board meetings
Friday: Committee meetings and Judges seminar
Saturday: General Seesion, announcement of Election results, field trips Sunday: Hibiscus Chapter Reports, final “wrap up” and closing.
Please note that while we believe this information to be correct, one should always confirm details with organization officers before traveling to distant events. Schedules can, and do, change for unexpected reasons!
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Growth Regulators
Each year, around mid-to-late summer, gardeners often notice something unusual about the hibiscus plants they purchased in early Spring.
The new hibiscus plants had been compact, with dense foliage, and covered with blooms. Then, after a few months, the plants become gangly, with more stem showing between the leaf nodes. And the original lavish display of blooms that looked so great at the nursery is greatly reduced.
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