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

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

15 Mar 09, Aaron (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi, people, am very happy my rosella plant are bearing flowers redish, its rainning season here in TANZANIA. I hope to cultivate more rosella when my research acomplished.
14 Mar 09, kath (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
i have just bought 2 rosella plants someone told me that after one season you pull them out is this right? thanks
08 Mar 09, Lara (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi Anne, by the sounds of it your rosellas have root rot, im not ssure what you can do about it, maybe GOOGLE it lol
08 Mar 09, Lara (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi, im growing rosella for the first time this year, the bush is loaded with buds...I bought the seedling at bunnings. if anyone wants to buy rosella seeds i would reccomend Cornucopia seeds and plants. to find it easier just type in rosella to the seach thingy at the top of their page. hope it helps
28 Feb 09, Aaron Mrikaria (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I would like to exchange ideas with gardeners about growing rosella and other vegitables. l have 100 planted rosella tree. 2 months old.
28 Feb 09, margaret (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
my rosella bushes are growing into very healthy bushes but there are no flowers or fruitby now i am sure they should be loaded
22 Feb 09, Cass (Australia - temperate climate)
We have 3 rosella bushes that are growing out of control. Do we need to prune them and when is best. How many bushes do you need for home use jam.
05 Feb 09, Anne (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Why are my rosella plants wilting. There are no obvious signs of insect infestation. Could it be nematodes in the soil?
31 Jan 09, YESSE (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I started to grow rosella in DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA this january, my intension is to do research and making combination with other plant to get new product.
22 Jan 09, alan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
rosella seed is available from eden seeds kyogle also plants are available from logan central markets in season.
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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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