Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

Hibiscus Subdantta : Malvaceae / the mallow family

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Not recommended for growing in USA - Zone 5a regions

  • Sow in garden, or start in seed trays. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 68°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 55 inches apart
  • Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop

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01 May 16, Marciano galicia (Australia - temperate climate)
My tip is the seeds of rosella is a good coffee. Very aroma
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22 Apr 16, Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
Would these grow in perth,western australia
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26 Apr 16, Evie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
yes they would grow in WA, we grew them there when living in Bullsbrook
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22 Mar 16, Leigh Baldo (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I am looking to plant Rosella plants later on in the year, and as I have free ranging chickens in the back yard - I am wondering if these plants are safe (non-toxic) if the chickens happen to nibble at them? Can't find anything when doing a web search! Cheers
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04 May 16, Donna T (Australia - tropical climate)
My chookies love them,the leaves are edible for us as well
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09 Mar 16, Paul Noonan (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Will rosella trees grow where there is a frost,like at Roma Queensland sandy loam soil, I'm trying to work out what sort of fruit trees are suitable for that area.
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05 Mar 16, Meryl (Australia - temperate climate)
Sounds like curl worm had the same problem with the first lot i tried to grow so bought a product from nursery calledSharp Shooter lawn grub and black beetle killer it worked a treat.
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20 Feb 16, Lorraine Fraser (Australia - temperate climate)
Well we have travelled 10.000 ks in our van for a year hooding to find wild rosella plants. No we didn't but have now settled in teagardens nsw went to local markets and guess what a plant stand selling rosella plants I was so happy anyway planting out tonight wish me good luck , they say in olden times the rosella plants flourished everywhere we didn't see one so I'll keep some seeds and will scatter them , if your on the road it's neat to find tomatoes or anything edible that's free and you can eat good luck to all
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04 Feb 16, Fyin (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi, where can I get Rossella seeds?
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03 Feb 16, Lee Hickey (Australia - temperate climate)
How long do these plants live? Do I need to plant them in full sun and can I put them in pots? Brisbane Qld. area
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Re Anne's tip - I have always boiled up the seeds and used that liquid to pour over the fruit leaves as the seeds contain the pectin to make the jam set better - is this a myth that I have followed faithfully for decades????

- Lyn

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