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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30 Oct 14, Chrisbella (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi Genny, I searched eBay / seed banks to buy Roselle seed but most of suppliers request quarantine extra fee to applied if posting to WA. I just wonder how do u get the eBay supplier to send them to u. Regards Chrisbella
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23 Sep 14, Kerrie Elmerr (Australia - tropical climate)
We put our rosellas in July when do we harvest. We live in Darwin
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16 Sep 14, Lorraine Weaver (Australia - tropical climate)
Do you fertilize the plants and if so what type of fertilizer do you use eg. 13-5-22 ) ? Thank you.
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31 Aug 14, Noela Kang (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would love to start growing rosellas myself as I love the jam and the tea. Could someone please let know how and where to get seeds/plants from. I live in Toowoomba, Queensland
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15 May 17, Maree Pennells (Australia - temperate climate)
Hey Noela, I live at Athol (half-way to Pittsworth) and I purchased my seedlings from Bunnings in Toowoomba. They are still going well. I have memories of my Grandmother growing rosella plants in her back yard for years, her yard backed onto Gold Park, and she didn't do anything special for them, so have a look at any of the garden shops here and good luck
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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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I have rossella growing and in the past have been successfull however the last two times i have tried to grow these they get to a height of say 400mm and they start a dieback with a white sap like liquid coming out of the bottom of the plant eventually killing it.Any help would be much appreciated we live up in the mountains west of Sarina yes we get frosts however the last rossella plants die back in late summer.

- Helga Martin

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