Hibiscus Study Group
The Hibiscus Study Group was formed with the following aims:
- To research, record and exchange information on all aspects of Australian species and hybrids included within the Plant Family Malvaceae.
- To record distribution and description of species.
- Selection of superior forms for preservation in Botanical Gardens, collections etc.
- Selection of superior forms for horticultural uses, including breeding programmes.
- Record cultural techniques including germination trials, propagation methods, nutritional requirements, pest and disease control, cultivation, weed potential etc.
- Encourage a comprehensive breeding programme aimed at definite objectives for improvement.
- Conduct trials of promising hybrids, with the intention of making the very best available to Native Plant Nurseries, collectors etc.
- Maintain a seed bank and source of properly identified propagating material.
- Investigate all plant uses e.g. food, medicinal etc., as well as ornamental prospects.
- Liaise and confer with botanists, Herbaria and professional plant people to ensure accurate and up to date information is obtained.
- Build up a Herbarium of pressed specimens and a photographic record.
- Conduct field trips to observe plants in their natural habitat. Assist with scientific study if requested to do so.
Although this Study Group is now closed, during its period of operation the Group produced a series of highly detailed newsletters and several issues can be downloaded from the links below. Additional newsletters are being scanned and will be added here when they become available.
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Left: Alyogyne hakeifolia (yellow form) Right: Hibiscus geranioides. Photos: John Conran and Jeff Howes |

The Study Group's newsletters document reports from members into cultivation issues, propagation methods and natural occurrences of different species. The following newsletters are available for download.
- Newsletter No.1, June 2003
- Newsletter No.3, April 2004
- Newsletter No.5, March 2005
- Newsletter No.7, April/May 2006
- Newsletter No.9, October 2006
- Newsletter No.11, June 2007
- Newsletter No.13, March 2008
- Newsletter No.15, August/September 2008
- Newsletter No.17, June 2009
- Newsletter No.19, February 2010
- Newsletter No.21, October 2010
- Newsletter No.23, June 2011
- Newsletter No.25, May/June 2012
- Newsletter No.27, November 2012
- Newsletter No.29, June 2013
- Newsletter No.2, October 2003
- Newsletter No.4, October 2004
- Newsletter No.6, October 2005
- Newsletter No.8, June 2006
- Newsletter No.10, February 2007
- Newsletter No.12, November 2007
- Newsletter No.14, June 2008
- Newsletter No.16, October/November 2008
- Newsletter No.18, August 2009
- Newsletter No.20, June 2010
- Newsletter No.22, February 2011
- Newsletter No.24, October 2011
- Newsletter No.26, July 2012
- Newsletter No.28, March 2013
- Newsletter No.30, December 2013
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