ROSELLA - Open Pollinated

(20 seeds)

$3.95

Sale Sold out

Tax included.

Very unusual and interesting edible plant from Africa

Product variants

Asian Sour Leaf Hibiscus is fabulous! Unaltered since it was first exported to Asia from its African home, this perennial plant is appreciated for tons Read More

Asian Sour Leaf Hibiscus is fabulous! Unaltered since it was first exported to Asia from its African home, this perennial plant is appreciated for tons of reasons. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a rather more flavourful version of spinach, and the bright red flower calyxes are used to make a refreshing herbal tea or as a natural colourant. This shrub is a must for those seeking true heirlooms that haven't been changed through breeding since ancient times.

Show Less

Quantity

🌱 Dispatched in 24-48 hours. Guaranteed to Arrive & Thrive.

Days to Harvest

150-200 Days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

50cm

Plant Height

2m+

Additional Features

Product Details

Common Name: ROSELLA - Open Pollinated

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 20

Days to Harvest: 150-200 Days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 50cm

Row Spacing: 1m

Companion Plants: Basil | Amaranth | Mint | Squash

Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa

Germination Time: 14-28 Days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 2m+

Sow Depth: 10mm

Best Months to Plant – Rosella
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain											✓	✓
Temperate									✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Rosella
Method	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓

Temperate – Rosella
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Rosella
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Rosella
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Rosella
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Rosella needs a good 6 monts frost free to produce well. Get a head start by planting indoors in trays and then transplanting once spring arrive.

How to Harvest

Harvest the fruits when they are shiny and plump. You should get two flushes of flowers and fruit throughout the season. Harvest the first flush to encourage a larger second harvest. Fruits can be used in Jams and Jellies. The leaves are also edible and make a great spicy adition to salads. Leaves are best picked when they are young and tender.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.
View full grow guide →
Reviews

How to Sow

Rosella needs a good 6 monts frost free to produce well. Get a head start by planting indoors in trays and then transplanting once spring arrive.

How to Harvest

Harvest the fruits when they are shiny and plump. You should get two flushes of flowers and fruit throughout the season. Harvest the first flush to encourage a larger second harvest. Fruits can be used in Jams and Jellies. The leaves are also edible and make a great spicy adition to salads. Leaves are best picked when they are young and tender.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →