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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27 Nov 14, David (Australia - temperate climate)
I've just bought 2 rosellas from a lovely lady at Nobby, 20 minutes south of toowoomba.. Names Cecelia roadside garden with lots of plants to sell.
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18 Oct 14, Jackie Payne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have seed happy to share. Email your address and I will post to you. Regards, JP
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04 Dec 14, Brandon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Jackie, Thanks for your generosity. I was wondering you have Roselle seed to share? My email [email protected]
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23 Nov 14, ChrisbellaleungLeung (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi Jackie, can I have rosella seed from u? thanks Chrisbella001 [at] gmail.com
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07 Nov 14, Krishna Boddu (Australia - temperate climate)
Jackie, I am not sure if you have any more Rosella seeds to share. If I am lucky, could you please email me Krishna [email protected]
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29 Oct 14, ChrisbellaleungLeung (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi Jacki can I have some Rosella seed too?
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28 Aug 14, Jude D (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Unless you want the fruit whole just tear the leaves off then the bud is easy. A lot quicker and easier on the fingers. Also due to arthritis in my hands I don't have the strength to push them through any more.
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28 Jul 14, Michelle (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I want to know if rosella plants only have a one season life. I have been told to pull them out but have also been told they will have. Few more crops.
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08 May 14, tien le (USA - Zone 5b climate)
i want buy plant or seed roselle
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27 Apr 14, Sangita (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hello, I'm not much into making jams, but am always looking for various different plants to increase the nutritional value and variety in my cooking. Mary Williams, mentioned using Rosella buds in a curry. I'm just wondering where else Rosella can be used, apart from jams and jellies? Thanks..
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Rosella. 1st Bunnings are stocking small plants in the Brisbane region .Elsewhere?? (Nov 08) Plant in a free draining bed, enriched with organic matter. If in a warmer climate mulch with sugar cane straw. NOT bark,or wood chip as they cause the soil to go hydrophobic. (water repellent).Use plenty of a nitrogen based fertiliser and get good leaf growth. Plants about 1.2 metres apart. Consider sulphate of potash to get vigorous qualtiy plants.Light side dressings at the roots drip zones..Plants that are well fed and growing strongly are particular able to resist insect and disease attack. If you use seed expect to see it through in 10-14 days.Put slug bait on the covering soil and cover all with 3-4 pages of newspaper or 50mm of cane mulch.Be careful to watch as the seedlings come through so they do not become leggy.Keep damp. We have 7 plants underway on Macleay Island Brisbane.Best wishes and good luck.

- alister (senior gardener)

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