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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10 Feb 11, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My rosellas have red flowers up stem and are healthy bushy plants. Will they get more flowers on the branches? The few up stems would not be worthwhile.
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08 Feb 11, Daphne Truloff (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My plants had an early crop when they were approx.70 centimeters, i would like to know if they will produce another crop. They are about 2 meters high now. Thanks Daphne.
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08 Jan 11, dino (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My Rosella is not growing well at all, they are in a pot and were grown from seed. they have been in for 6 weeks and are only about 6 inches high. Any tips?
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23 Apr 11, Daf (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Rosella fruit is best grow in soil in ur garden. As it can grow to 2 metres its restricted in a pot. Ive got bout 30 plants on the property and have just harvested the first lot of fruits. Its a great annual and this year I will sell most of it dried to make into a delicious drink. Lovely member of the Hibiscus!
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12 Aug 11, Lynn Thomson (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Barbara, this is a year after your original comment, but if you are still there, amy I please have your cordial recipe. Thanks Lynn T Qld
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12 Aug 11, Lynn Thomson (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi there Daf, May I please have your recipe for the rosella drink, and any other recipies you may have for them. I am new at the rosella thing and eagerly seek any information. Thanks Lynn T Qld
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13 Dec 10, rodney (Australia - arid climate)
does the bush die after fruiting are new seeds inside the fruit .
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03 Jun 19, Shea (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)
Treat it as an annual for best results
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18 Sep 10, Sandra Watt (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Do they self pollinate?
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13 Sep 10, Liz (Australia - temperate climate)
Packets of Rosella seeds are sold in some garden centres in NZ. I found some on a display stand with other Aus seeds.
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