Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

Hibiscus Subdantta : Malvaceae / the mallow family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
S             S S S S S
T T T           T T T T
P P             P P P P

(Best months for growing Rosella in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • 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 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 140 cm apart
  • Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop

Your comments and tips

01 Oct 16, Naison Mundia (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
In zimbabwe , we grow and export a lot of dried rosella
02 Sep 19, David Pringle-Wood (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where in Zimbabwe can I purchase these seeds or seedlings?
22 Jan 13, Anina van Tonder (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Looking where can I found dried Rosella in South Africa
04 Jun 15, Yvette (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Anina, did you find any suppliers in SA? I'm in Mpumalanga looking into growing Rosella. Yvette
24 Mar 17, Pieter (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Hi Yvette. Could you manage to find seeds for Rosella ? I am also in Mpumalanga and also want to plant some.
09 Dec 12, (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I use the red petals to make a drink it is just lovely. Pour hot water over. Leave overnight ,strain, then add sugar to taste,three cloves optional Devine in hot weather Bottle and store in refrigerator
30 Nov 12, Esther (Australia - temperate climate)
I had never heard of this plant !! Would love to buy some seeds and give it a go! Esther
24 Nov 12, Rosina (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I first came across Rosella growing in an organic herb garden in Bali and bought a packet of dried flowers to use as a tea.
26 Nov 12, orgasmictomato (Australia - temperate climate)
....... and of course you declared them at customs on the way home........ then you would be not using them for tea.... Jim
08 May 12, lyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Do I have to replant new bushes when they finish flowering each year?
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