James E. Hendry Chapter of American Hibiscus Society to hold hibiscus plant sale Jan.18 in Fort Myers
The James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society will be holding a hybrid hibiscus plant sale on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 2-4 p.m., at the Salvation Army Building, 10291 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. It’s a plant sale only.
Door opens promptly at 2 p.m.
Over 500 hybrid hibiscus will be available.small for $15 and large for $30. Special pricing for members join the chapter the day of the sale for discounted prices.
These beautiful plants are being provided by SUN-FIRE NURSERIES out of Sarasota. Expert growing advice will be available during the sale from the chapter members who are experts on growing hibiscus referred to as “Queen of the Tropics.” These hibiscus are grown on their own roots and are easy to maintain.
Some of these plants will grow blooms over 8 inches and in just about every color of the rainbow. Besides reds and yellows, there will be blues, greens, purples, oranges, pinks, whites and some with up to 5 colors.
Members of this hibiscus chapter will be available for any questions. There will be information available on how to care for hibiscus, plus books, pruning shears and fertilizer for sale. Admission and parking are free. This is a good opportunity Southwest Floridians have to add to their hybrid hibiscus collection and to replace the ones you may have lost during heavy storms or hurricanes.
This plant sale will be the sixth of its kind for this chapter. The chapter meets at Berne Davis Gardens, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, on the second Sunday of each month and 1:30 p.m. Anyone interested is cordially invited to attend any of the next meetings; Sunday, February 9, Sunday, March 8, or Saturday, May 9.
Check out the chapter’s website www.hendrychapterhibiscus.com.