We can’t wait to welcome you to the 17th Haworthia Society Convention in October!
A gathering for the enthusiasts of Haworthia, Gasteria, Aloe, and related South African succulents. As well as the amazing speakers, there will be plant sales, an auction, an informal display opportunity, and of course a plant show.
Confirmed Speakers
- Sean Gildenhuys (SA)
- Jakub Jilemicky (CZ)
- Frantisek (Fanda) Vesely (CZ)
- Colin Walker
- Stuart Riley
- Allan Rollason
Lectures will take place from 10 am on the Saturday, so we have included an option for accommodation on the Friday.
Early-bird plant sales will be available as well as socialising with other attendees.
BOOKING OPTIONS
Full Convention Resident:
Accommodation at The Hilton Hotel, Leicester on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th October, Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning, Convention Dinner on Saturday night, access to all lectures and sales plants.
Single Room: £265 per person (£185 for Saturday & Sunday)
Double Room: £415 per two persons (£325 for Saturday & Sunday)
Other options without accommodation:
Non-Resident: £105 per person plus £25 dinner (Saturday & Sunday)
Non-Resident: £65 per person plus £25 dinner (Saturday only)
Non-Resident: £40 per person (Sunday only)
CONVENTION BOOKING FORM DOWNLOAD HERE
“Only the second time we had attended the Convention but after the first time it is now firmly on our calendar. Great venue with fantastic facilities and convenient for access. Good food, great company and superb lectures, what more could you ask for. It is the last of the plant season functions and what a great way to end it on.” (Bob and Beryl P.)
“This is a gathering we look forward to, we know the organisation is going to be spot on, the speakers first class and the auction ‘dangerous’ – with too many ‘must haves’ in it!” (Jackie & Charlie H.)
SHOW SCHEDULE
Exhibitors are limited to TWO ENTRIES per class and only one plant is permitted per pot. ONE PLANT per entry except where otherwise stated.
1.
- H. arachnoidea, H. aristata,
- H. bolusii including v. blackbeardiana,
- H. decipiens, H. nortieri.
- Including any variety of the above species.
2.
- H. bayeri/correcta including all modern varieties.
3.
- H. emelyae including v. major and v. multifolia.
4.
- H. emelyae v. comptoniana.
5.
- H. magnifica types, H. retuse types, H. mutica types
- Excluding H. magnifica v. splendens.
6.
- H. mirabilis varieties or H. pygmaea varieties.
7.
- H. splendens types.
8.
- H. marumiana v. archeri and v. dimorpha,
- H. pubescens including v. livida,
- H. pulchella including v. globifera.
9.
- H. outeniquensis, H. parksiana, H. zantneriana,
- H. floribunda including varieties,
- H. cooperi including all varieties.
10.
- H. springbokvlakensis, H. bruynsii,
- H. marxii or H. groenwaldii.
11.
- H. truncata v. truncata. Max pot size 18 cm.
12.
- H. truncata v. maughanii. Max pot size 18 cm.
13.
- H. koelmanniorum including v. mcmurtryi.
14.
- Tulista kingiana, T. marginata, T minima
- or T. pumila.15 Haworthiopsis scabra including all varieties,
- H. sordida including v. lavranii.
16.
- H. semiviva or H. lockwoodii.
17.
- Haworthiopsis attenuata including varieties,
- H. fasciata including varieties.
18.
- Haworthia, Tulista or Haworthiopsis. Max pot size 30 cm.
19.
- Haworthia, Tulista or Haworthiopsis. Max pot size 9 cm.
- FOUR PLANTS
20.
- Haworthia, Tulista or Haworthiopsis
- Variegated plant.
21.
- Tulista ‘Tears of Angels’ or ‘Emperor’.
22.
- Haworthia, Tulista or Haworthiopsis
- hybrids and cultivars.
- Max pot size 14 cm.
- TWO PLANTS
23.
- Bulbine. Max pot size 9 cm.
24.
- Astroloba. Max pot size 18 cm.
25.
- Gasteria Group. Max pot size 30 cm.
26.
- Gasteria Group. Max pot size 14 cm.
- TWO PLANTS
27.
- Aloe Group. Max pot size 30 cm.
28.
- Aloe Group. Max pot size 14 cm.
- TWO PLANTS
Please note: Haworthia is inclusive of the genera Tulista and Haworthiopsis and plants may be labelled as either.
Awards
RHS Banksian Medal for most points in show.
Diploma for the best exhibit in show.
Up to 5 awards of Merit given at the judge’s discretion.SHOW OFFICIALS
Show Secretary – Bill Darbon: 01993 881926
Email: william.darbon77@btinternet.com
Judges – Stuart Riley & Daniel Jackson
Staging – 9 a.m. to 10 a. m. (Saturday)
RULES – Entry to the show constitutes acceptance of these rules:
The show is open to all members of the Haworthia Society and will be staged during the 17th Haworthia Convention at the Hilton Hotel, Leicester.
All entries must be completed on the official entry form and submitted to the Show Secretary by the 5th OCTOBER 2024.
Exhibitors are limited to TWO ENTRIES per class and only one plant is permitted per pot. ONE PLANT per entry except where otherwise stated.
Pot restrictions where indicated.
There is no entry fee and there will be no prize money given.
All entries are part of the weekend, so will not be able to be removed until the conclusion of the convention unless by prior arrangement with the Show Secretary or the committee.
Exhibits must be the property of the exhibitor and are staged at the owner’s risk.
Please note this show is taking place in a commercial establishment where other people are likely to be present.
The committee accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage , although all reasonable care will be taken.
Points will be awarded as follows:
First 5, Second 3, Third 2, Highly Commended 1.
The Haworthia Society supports the conservation of habitat plants and asks that all exhibitors and traders ensure that no illegally collected or traded plants are on display or offered for sale at the convention.