Welcome to the official page of the South Africa’s National Orchid Show for 2024. KZN is proud to be hosting this show on behalf of the South African Orchid Council (SAOC). Due to Covid, the last national orchid show was in 2019, and we are hugely excited to connect with our orchidophile friends again. But wait, that is not all – we are going bigger and better this year and combining the orchid show with the Highway Plant Fair.

Who are we?

The National Orchid Show 2024 Committee is a sub-committee of the Pietermaritzburg Orchid Society. However to have the greatest impact Pietermaritzburg Orchid Society have created a joint arrangement with the Highway Orchid Society and the Natal Orchid Society, whereby all three societies will host the show. A truly PMB – DUR show, something akin to a botanic Comrades Marathon or Dusi Canoe Marathon

We are excited to be working with Hillcrest High School to stage the show approximately midway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

What you'll need

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About the Show

  • Date and Times

    The show will be open to the public.

    - Fri, 27th September 2024: 10:00 – 17:00

    - Sat, 28th September 2024: 09:00-17:00

    - Sun, 29th September 2024: 09:00-15:00

  • Venue

    Hillcrest High School,

    36 Shortlands Ave, Hillcrest, 3650

    Link to Google Maps

  • Admission

    Admission is R30,00 per person.

    Children under 12 (with ID) are free.

    Entrance gates will be situated on Shortlands Avenue and Ridge Road.

  • Parking

    Roadside parking will be available with additional parking facilities on Hillcrest High School's spare field on Shortlands Avenue. Disabled parking is available through the school entrance on Shortlands Avenue.

Program Of Presentations

  • Kingfisher Clubhouse

    Sat, 9h30 - The basics of orchid growing by t.b.c.

    Sat, 10h30 - Disa orchids by Mike Tibbs

    Sat, 11h30 - Growing slipper orchids by James Luke

    Sat, 13h30 - Ansellia orchids by Mike Tibbs

    Sat, 14h30 - Propagation of orchids by Christo Botes

    Sun, 9h30 - Pollination of indigenous orchids by Daleen Roodt

    Sun, 10h30 - Wild orchids of the Highway area by Lance Rasmussen

  • “The Cage” Theatre

    Sat, 9h30 - Demonstration on Growing of Specialist Succulents in KZN, by Alison Young

    Sat, 10h30 - Introduction to Tillansias and Airplants by Ruth Mathias

    Sat, 11h30 - Introduction to Arroids by Peter Wunderlin

    Sat, 13h30 - Hibiscus hybrids in South Africa by Dave Brennan

    Sat, 14h30 - Rooftop culture of Aloes by Ruthe Gray

    Sun, 9h30 - Bonzai by Scott Bredin

    Sun, 10h30 - Culture and Propagation of Clivias by Sean Chubb

  • School Hall Foyer

    Sat, 11h30 - Cycads by Avis at the cycad stand outside the school hall

    Sat, 14h30 - Floral Art demonstration in the school hall foyer

    Sun, 10h30 - Cycads at the cycad stand Floral Art demonstration in the school hall foyer

Accommodation

For those visiting from out of town, the venue is ideally situated between the three hosting societies and has easy access to/from the Highway (N3). In addition, Hillcrest is centrally situated for outings to the Natal midlands or to the beachfront. To book a stay at one of the many B&B’s in the area and for details on local excursions, visit the 1000 Hills Tourism website.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation notices received.

- On or Before 15 June 2024 will be entitled to a full refund.

- On or Before 31 July 2024 will be entitled to a 50% refund.

- After 31 July 2024 will not be eligible for any refund.

Please use the Contact Us facility if you need to cancel.

Contact us!

If you would like more information or have any questions fill in the form below. Alternatively you can send an email to pmborchidsociety@gmail.com.