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
S             S S S S S
T T T           T T T T
P P             P P P P

(Best months for growing Rosella in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • 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 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 140 cm apart
  • Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop

Your comments and tips

09 Aug 11, ross (Australia - tropical climate)
which is best month to plant in Mackay Qld
05 Aug 11, Myrna (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Are Rosellas considered an acid or Alkaline fruit?
08 Jan 19, Julie Kraemer (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Dies anyone know if they are acid or alkaline?
21 Jul 11, Judith Moore (Australia - temperate climate)
What vitamins and minerals that are in Rosella plant and other beneficial elements?
17 Jul 11, Simone (Australia - tropical climate)
I live in Tropical WA (above broome) and the rosellas grow like wildfire-huge busheswith numerous of what I am told are really big flowers, if anyone needs some seeds let me know and if your state will allow them in , I will send you some.
07 Jan 12, grace couchman (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Simone. I drank rosella tea in Laos and fell in love with it but of course could not bring it home. I would love you to send me some. [email protected]
01 Oct 11, Vicki (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi Simone, I live in Cairns and would love to have some seeds if you can send me some. I love rosellas but, for some reason, they don't seems to be popular here. Just about everything grows here though. Many thanks.
14 Sep 11, (Australia - tropical climate)
YES PLEASE!!!!! PO BOX 544 Toowoomba 4350 i'll actually grow them in Brisbane so would absolutely LOVE some seeds if possible THANKS so MUCH!!!! Celia
31 Aug 11, Lachlan Gordon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Simone, I would love it if you could send me some Rossella seeds. My father loves the Rosella jam and we have to go around various markets to look for the home made stuff. I would love to be able to grow and make my own for him. My email is [email protected] Thank you so much!
01 Sep 11, Robert Shayo (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi my friend, Could you please send to me some hints on how to prepare the rosella jam as your grand mom used to made. Thank you.
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I would like a recipe for Rosella Wine. Can anyone assist please.

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