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21 Mar 13, Pete (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

One thing I have found about growing Rosella fruit is that the bushes need to be in very well draining soil - otherwise you will get wilting/rotting. We have a very sandy soil type and our plants just love it.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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08 May 12, lyn (Australia - temperate climate)

Do I have to replant new bushes when they finish flowering each year?

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07 Feb 13, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Yes, plant new rosella bushes because they will die off like an annual and not regrow.

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07 May 12, jennifer (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

we have moved to warwick and there is 2 rosella bushes in our back yard around 1 met high i have picked fruit and made jam.my question is do i have to prune the bush and if so when.also how offten does it produce fruit any hints are welcomed thankyou

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07 Feb 13, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Jennifer I hope you saved some seed, 'cause that is the best way to grow them. The rosella bushes are annuals and will die.

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06 May 12, Pat Wallace (Australia - temperate climate)

We remember the taste of Rosella jam from 30 years ago when we lived near Lismore, NSW. I picked up 2 plants from a market on the coast but am trying to grow them near Tamworth, frost country. At present they are still in pots on the verandah & surviving with a few beautiful, red "flowers". I want to seed save from them. Any hints would be very welcome.

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