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Growing Rosella, also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle

(Hibiscus Subdantta)

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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 20°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 140 cm apart
  • Harvest in 21-25 weeks.
  • Compatible with: Feverfew, Coriander, Nasturtium and Hyssop
  • Rosella bud

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30 Nov 12, Esther (Australia - temperate climate)
I had never heard of this plant !! Would love to buy some seeds and give it a go! Esther
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24 Nov 12, Rosina (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I first came across Rosella growing in an organic herb garden in Bali and bought a packet of dried flowers to use as a tea.
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26 Nov 12, orgasmictomato (Australia - temperate climate)
....... and of course you declared them at customs on the way home........ then you would be not using them for tea.... Jim
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08 May 12, lyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Do I have to replant new bushes when they finish flowering each year?
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07 Feb 13, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Yes, plant new rosella bushes because they will die off like an annual and not regrow.
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07 May 12, jennifer (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
we have moved to warwick and there is 2 rosella bushes in our back yard around 1 met high i have picked fruit and made jam.my question is do i have to prune the bush and if so when.also how offten does it produce fruit any hints are welcomed thankyou
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07 Feb 13, Salli Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Jennifer I hope you saved some seed, 'cause that is the best way to grow them. The rosella bushes are annuals and will die.
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06 May 12, Pat Wallace (Australia - temperate climate)
We remember the taste of Rosella jam from 30 years ago when we lived near Lismore, NSW. I picked up 2 plants from a market on the coast but am trying to grow them near Tamworth, frost country. At present they are still in pots on the verandah & surviving with a few beautiful, red "flowers". I want to seed save from them. Any hints would be very welcome.
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14 Jun 12, Sue (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I found saving seed is easiest by removing the outer calyx and putting the pods in a dry warm spot to open.
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30 Apr 12, blanckensee (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
First timw growers 10 bushers for Jam We have small fruit but flowers also. What is the story about to do with flowers. Don
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How do I make my Rosella Bush flower and fruit. I have had it fo4 6 months now, it's about 4 foot tall and looks very healthy but no flowers or fruit. Help!

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