• The Professor Chris O’Brien hibiscus

    Posted 28 September 2011  

     

     The Professor Chris O'Brien Hibiscus   The Professor Chris O'Brien hibiscus, a spectacular vibrant orange bloom with golden yellow splotches during summer.  The bloom is approximately 20cm once the bush is established.

    “Due to unforeseen circumstances The Hibiscus Society of QLD Inc. is unable to take any more orders for the three varities of hibiscus hybridised to raise funds for The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA. We wish to confirm that orders that have already been submitted will be fulfilled. Should you have any questions please email enquiries@lifehouserpa.org.au “

    Three new signature varieties of hibiscus have been developed by the Hibiscus Society of Queensland to help raise funds for The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA in Sydney.

    President of the Hibiscus Society of Queensland Inc., Gynith Whatmough, says the Society created the varieties to contribute to a cause their members felt passionate about – as many have been touched by cancer in one way or another.

    She says, “We were all inspired by the work of Professor Chris O’Brien and his total dedication to do everything he could to make his dream a reality – all for the benefit of the many Australians who have been and will be affected by cancer.

    This is a small tribute which in a practical way can do its part to assist the work of The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA.”

    The three varieties were hybridised by Fred Westerman, a devotee of hibiscus for almost 50 years, with the last ten years spent creating new varieties at his base in Queensland. A limited number of plants will be bred and made available to the public with all profits from the sale of the plants being donated to Lifehouse.

    The new varieties are expected to be ready for planting in March 2012. A limited number of orders will be taken from October and will cost $25, plus postage and handling. Orders can be made by contacting the Hibiscus Society of Queensland Inc. on (07) 5496 7930, email to paradise@big.net.au or by going to www.hibiscus.org.au 

     

     Hibiscus  Gynith Whatmough, President at the Hibiscus Society of Queensland Inc. with Mrs Gail O'Brien, director at The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at RPA.