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

Your comments and tips

07 Sep 19, Dana (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Hi John. Couldn't find a date on the post so don't how it is, but if you are still interested in seeds, King Seeds has the seeds for Roselle.
02 Mar 21, Pav (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Hi There ,i am looking for the roselle seeds if anyone has it
01 Sep 10, Barb (Australia - arid climate)
Hi Dorothy, You can buy Rosella seed online from Green Harvest in Australia. Maybe there is a US online source too.
01 Sep 10, Dorothy Spofford (USA - Zone 7a climate)
Growing up in Qld my Mum always made Rozella jam.While visiting the Botanical garden in Norfolk Va this summer I noticed a large thriving crop of Rozella. Where can I get the seeds to try and grow in Williamsburg.Va.
01 Sep 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
The online catalogue of www.nicholsgardennursery.com lists roselle.
28 Aug 10, Beth Tozer (Australia - temperate climate)
In the late 60s and early 70s we grew Rosellas at the "Log Cabin" in Glasshouse Mountains. Made heaps of jam and it was very well received. Do you think I could grow them here in Paynesville, East Gippsland Vic. (flowering hibiscus grow well in my garden). If so where is best place to buy seed and time to plant. Thanks, Beth
09 Aug 10, David Hawkins (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)
I would be very interested to know of a supplier of Rosella plants or seeds anywhere in the world. I have a horticultural business here in the UK and grow various tropical plants under glass. It is my intention to grow Rosella here. Thank you for any help David
20 Aug 10, Mark Wallace (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can buy seed here: greenharvest.com.au/seeds/vegetables_r.html or beautanicals.com.au/Rosella%20Hibiscus%20sabdariffa.html
05 Aug 10, Debbie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Rosella plants bear a red fruit, when they are about the size of your thumb they are ready to pick. Jam making is relatively easy and am happy to share my recipe. It is a fairly tart flavour but so yummy and certainly a part of Queensland life.
04 Aug 10, Muriel Clark (Australia - temperate climate)
What are the haelat benifits of rosela frut laves ext.
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Hi wondering what the value of the Hibisus beatle and does it cause any damage to the plant?

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