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 May 09, Kristy (Australia - temperate climate)
Presently have 3 rosella plants in have havesred twice, both after flowering, and now noticing that the plants are re-shooting buds again, now. Last year only havested once last year and pulled the plant out. But this year I am going to leave the bushes and see what happens.
05 May 09, joseph van haren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
question ,if I were to plant a few hectares of rosellas is there a good demand to sell them .
27 Apr 09, Dieter and Jeannie Klier (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
We have 4 healthy looking Rosella bushes in our garden loaded with red calixes. Are these the ones we pick and make jam with? We thought it was the fruit following. Please advise by email as soon as possible. It would really be appreciated. Many thanks, Dieter and Jeannie.
18 Apr 09, Aaron (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
hi Cathie, sometimes rosella plant can differ either because of climate, type of seeds, extra. so dont panic.
17 Apr 09, Cathie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi. I am growing rosella bushes for the first time. I planted these as seedling about 4 to 5 months ago. They are all about 1.5m+ in height and gangly. Is this OK and will they fill out. From memory the one's my mother grew were not so tall and bushy. Any suggestions?
15 Apr 09, Aaron (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, CHIKO CHILAMBO. Perhaps our climate not so different couse am from TANZANIA. I suggest you to seach through google you may findout some formular how to do it. you can write me through my email [email protected] then we can exchange i deas about how to go far with rosella plant.
10 Apr 09, CHIKO CHILAMBO (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi i am in zambia, eastern province, i have grown 1ha of rosella when do i harvest, i planted in october and what do i need 2 make jam.
10 Apr 09, Bill (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I'm wanting to know when you harvest the rosella fruit to make my jam. Before/after flowering, what to look for or any other hints. First time I've grown my own bushes. Normally bought the fruit.
25 Mar 09, shane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi I have planted 6 rossellas in oct nov some only have small flower buds last year very large buds on similar stock they are getting a bit twisty in the stems how do you prune them and when is the main crop due
25 Mar 09, karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My mother have always grown rosella's.We both planted our plants the same time ,same climate and bought them from the same place.We planted them at the end Oct 2008.She has just harvested her fruits ,but can't understand why mine has no sighn of fruits yet.They are very large bushy,healthy looking plants.Does anyone have any ideas.Do they need a boost of fertilizer?
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we have abundent rosella bushes growing . they are now full of fruit and flowers. it is now mid may . I want to make jam with the fruit. whendo i know what it the best time to pick them, I live outer northern Brisbane region. many thanks sussanne

- sussanne

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