HVH Tried & True 2004

Although slow growing at first, Bonnie B eventually develops into a strong, attractive bush that produces huge 8"-10" blooms with a texture so heavy they feel almost cabbage-like. These handsome bronze and gold flowers can last 3 days if they are not in too much sun.

Crimson Ray is a well branched, well foliated cultivar that makes elegant, classy 8"-9" yellow bloom

Crystal grows into an outstanding bush, branching out very well in response to pruning. It is strong and upright, and holds the blooms upright as well. The flowers are heavy textured singles, fully overlapped, and are 8-9 inch across. The bush loads up with buds, and blooms continually. Excellent cultivar for larger pots or landscaping.

Huge pink and white single, 8"-10". Good steady bloomer, tolerant of heat and sun. Upright bush grows to 6' in ground, good potted also. Considered by some to be the best overall of the cultivars that produce really large blooms

Striking 6"-8" single. Unusual gun metal gray body with orange/yellow edge and white rays from the red center. Best color when first opening, then fades attractively throughout the day. Very prolific bloomer, tolerant of heat and sun. Bush is upright and grows to 6' in the ground. Hibiscus of the Year 1989.

One of the prettiest of all hibiscus blooms, this new 8" bloom will add bright cheer to any area. Good bush to 6'.

Among the modern hybrid hibiscus, Gerald Derr is one of the few that can develop into a large bush at 12' or more in height. It is strong and upright and offers a steady supply of very attractive 8"-9"flowers.

The luminous beauty of this flower is difficult to capture on film or to describe. You really have to see it to appreciate it. There is something about the color of red that is very appealing, and that color is set off by a fine white-to-peach edge that is just the "frame" it needs. To top it off the bush is one of the most attractive, with large glossy leaves and a full appearance.

Striking 8" pure white with satin finish and bright red eye which "bleeds" out into the white body. Very symmetrical and completely overlapped. Strong upright bush grows to 8' or more, steady bloomer, somewhat heat and sun tolerant. Highly recommended.

Very attractive pink and white 8" single. Steady bloomer. Upright to 6'. Strong bush with large attractive leaves. Good potted or planted. Somewhat heat and sun tolerant.

8"-10" single with striking large dark eye, pink body, wide cream/white border. Steady bloomer, highly striking bloom, well foliated upright bush. Somewhat heat and sun tolerant. Highly recommended.

This cultivar grows into a compact, medium sized bush that is upright and well branched. It is suitable for both small and large pots or as a landscape planting. The bloom, a fully overlapped 6-8 inch single, is quite variable in color and markings depending on weather conditions, fertilizer, and season. This variety is also extremely floriferous. It is not unusual to count more than 2 dozen buds forming on a mature bush. Highly recommended as an alternative color choice.

Rosalind is one of the Australian cultivars that has impressed us the most during the trialing for the last two years. We are talking super good bush with pretty orange and yellow blooms. The bush is fantastic in 6" pot and up. She blooms single or double with masses of flowers covering the bush.

Unique silver and cream 8" bloom. Subtle coloration for sophisticated tastes. Good upright bush with large attractive leaves. Grows to 6' in ground. Fine potted. Won both 1997 Hibiscus of the Year and Judges Favorite for 1998.

Best new double I know of. Large well formed flowers are held upright by a strong upright bush. Dale Dubin cv that was never shown, it is an incredible new cv. Highly recommended.

Generally a favorite among new collectors, The Path is a prolific bloomer and a good sturdy bush. The 8" blooms mix fushia pink and yellow in a bright and cheery way that charms almost everyone.