Rare Blackall hibiscus presented to Prime Minister

Sally Gall
Updated July 3 2018 - 8:30pm, first published June 24 2018 - 6:00am
The pretty red hibiscus plant that's unique to Blackall, shown off by its discoverer, Neil Fisher.
The pretty red hibiscus plant that's unique to Blackall, shown off by its discoverer, Neil Fisher.

Glorious floral displays at the Blackall racecourse many years ago earnt it the title of the Flemington of the West, and now a rare hibiscus is giving the outback Queensland town a similar distinction in Canberra.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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