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 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

25 Apr 17, john coyle (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi, My rosella plants were growing beautifully, they are at waist high and have now developed spots on the leaves that turn into small holes (not mildew) They are trying to fruit but are struggling, still look great. Does anyone have any ideas on what this may be and a treatment? Regards John
25 Aug 17, Kathryn (Australia - temperate climate)
In Toowoomba- is now the right time to plant? I would love to have your rosella jam recipe please, also the 'flowers in syrup' sounds intriguing.
24 May 09, Aaron (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I now started to havest my rosella fruits. anyone knows good fomular for making jam, wine by using rosella ? please send me through my email because l will start making reserch very soon. [email protected]
26 May 09, Kath Ingham (Australia - tropical climate)
This year I have two different types of rosella plants I have always grown the large bush with pointed fruit but this year I have a plant that has round fruit on a smaller bush and it had fruit about about two months before the other plants,I wonder if anyone knows if this is just a throwback or if it is a different ,bush, the leaves on this bush are much larger than the leaves on the other bushes
30 May 09, shirley richards (Australia - tropical climate)
i would like to know when to harvest fruit and how is the best way to remove the fruit from the bush as they are sharp and strongly attached.
05 Jun 09, karen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
anyone out there with a rosella wine recipe??? thanks
25 Jun 09, mavis (Australia - tropical climate)
My rossella plants have chewed stems on the end of some branches. I can not see any insect infestation but would like some advise please. I do not spray with chemicals.
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.
04 Nov 10, Karen Mehonoshen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to try the rosella wine recipe or any other of the rosella recipes you have. You can email me. Thanks so much.
18 Apr 11, Joan (Australia - temperate climate)
I would like your recipe for Rosella wine. I have made quite a few fruit wines. My rosellas are ready to be picked.
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In Toowoomba- is now the right time to plant? I would love to have your rosella jam recipe please, also the 'flowers in syrup' sounds intriguing.

- Kathryn

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