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

13 Oct 09, Emily Bieman (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
My seeds of Rosella did not germinate - anyone have seeds for assae?
15 Sep 13, Emily (Australia - arid climate)
I got some more seeds, and one has germinated and is doing very well.
05 Oct 09, Claire Thompson (Australia - tropical climate)
Just starting out. I have planted seeds. Am drinking rosella tea....delicious and supposed to lower blood pressure. I'd like to produce same for my own use. Any tips?
05 Oct 09, Emily Bieman (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
it's Hibiscus sabdariffa
04 Oct 09, Stan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
hi I have a rosella bush but it looks a little different to the normal one I know. the leave and stems of the bush are much reder in colour does anyone know what type of rosella? I can email pics if you would like to send me an email to [email protected]
30 Sep 09, joseph van haren (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I purchased 50 acres and grew a few rosellas ,they grew very well ,so thinking of growing a commercial crop.do you think they would be a good thing to make some money on ,
09 Sep 09, Aaron Mrikaria (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi ladies & jents Am now making rosella juice well packed, 300mills. The next steps is how to win domestic market in Dar es Salaam, am struggling with hope to achieve. Then l will take another move, the production of wine Bye bye.
27 Jul 09, Rosemary Hardwick (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I live in Canada having been brought up in FNQ with the love of Rosella jam. I recnelty found packaged dried rosella fruit that is the national drink of Jamaica. I would like to try and make rosella jam from the dried rosella fruit. Do you know if it is possible ? and if so how ?????
07 Jul 09, Rasputen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Rosella wine (from notes 24/04/1988). Basically followed a recipe for rhubarb wine - My notes are a bit sketchy but can provide what details that I have for anyone interested. Makes a fabulous looking, great tasting wine.
24 Sep 16, dave adams (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
could you send me a copy of your rosella wine please, I would love to try it , thanks
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I live in Bribane and cannot get (rosella) seed. Where can I buy seed.

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