Rosella- Early
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Standard seed packet, 35 seeds
$1.20
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Rosella- Early
Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Annual 200cm
- Red fleshy fruit
- Also known as "Roselle" and "Jamaica sorrel"
Attractive annual shrub with red stems, large red/green lobed leaves and yellow flowers followed by red fleshy fruit. The fruit can be eaten fresh but is most commonly used to make jam, tea and other beverages. It also has medicinal uses. Plant needs at least 6 months frost free to produce fruit so is best suited to warm climates. Also known as "Roselle" and "Jamaica sorrel".
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 10mm |
| When: | Spring or after frost |
| Row Spacing: | 100cm |
| Position: | Full sun, moist soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 45cm |
| Hardiness: | Frost tender |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 180-200 days |
| Care: | Pick fruit when it's ripe. Protect from aphids. Susceptible to powdery mildew. |
(Product number: G2-07)
Seeds per gram: 54 seeds
| SKU | G2-07 |
| Botanical name: | Hibiscus sabdariffa |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 35 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 54 |
| Photo credits: | Photo by billy1125 / CC BY 2.0 Photo by Invertzoo/ CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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