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

Your comments and tips

20 Apr 14, May Williams (Australia - temperate climate)
Can I buy some rosella buds if you could sell it as I like cooking rosella buds as my traditional curry. May
16 Apr 14, Richard (Australia - temperate climate)
I live in Melbourne and am growing Rosellas for the first time . My plants are now around 1 1/2 metres high and fruiting really well. A month ago I put my 5 plants in a small greenhouse and water them with warm water to keep the soil a little warmer and they seem to be quite happy. I have learnt a lot and look forward to a much better result next season. A childhood treat to be relived in my 60's.
17 Jan 16, Timothy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Richard, I'm looking for this plant, would you be able let me know where can I get them. I live in Melbourne as well. Must appreciated and thank you. Timothy.
25 Mar 14, Wendy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Rosella fruit are crimson / burgundy in colour and are ready to pick about 3 weeks after the flower falls off.
14 Mar 14, Margaret Williams (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
What colour should the Rosella Berries be when ready for harvest?
05 Mar 14, ALEX LOSEW (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
how to grow rosella in a black soil environment and the best position I live in Kingsthorpe qld
10 Feb 14, John Campbell (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
This year our plants are not fruiting very well. We planted in November. Friends are having the same trouble. Also fruit has green stripes on them and quite a few centre seeds have been brown and dried up. Does anyone know the cause? We live near Brisbane QLD
29 Mar 14, Barbara R (Australia - temperate climate)
I had the same problem with later flowering than usual as well as this variegated fruit early on but now my plants are producing really well and more of the calyxes are red, with just the odd striped one. I have been watering them more often and I think that might have helped.
10 Feb 14, (Australia - arid climate)
We use the handle of an old bicycle pump cut to a length of around 9 inches. Push up from the base of the fruit and the seed will come out.
01 Feb 14, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)
Has anyone tried growing Rosella plants in Sale, Victoria?
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