Rosella Qld Jam Plant
$4.49
Hibiscus Sabdariffa
- Seed Count 15
- Red Fleshy Fruit
- Frost Tender Annual
In stock
Rosella is an attractive annual shrub with red stems and red/green leaves, It produces yellow flowers followed by red fleshy fruit that can be eaten fresh but is most commonly used to make jam, tea and other beverages.
Drop a flower in champagne or gin for a sweet, decorative twist. It’s broad leaves are popular in Thai cooking and are used raw or cooked in salad, stir-fries and as a pot herb
Will grow in almost any type of soil but does best in a well drained soil prepared with lots of organic matter and in full sun. Ideally needs 5 or 6 months of warm weather to produce to their full potential.
| Method: Set seedlings | Soil Temp: 25°C - 30°C |
| Cool Mountain: Nov - Dec | Position: Full sun |
| Arid: Nov - Dec | Row Spacing: 50 cm |
| Temperate: Sep - Dec | Planting Depth: 12 mm |
| Sub Tropical: Sep - Jan | Harvest: 200 Days |
| Tropical: Aug - May | Plant Height: 1.5 m |
Photo credit https://www.flickr.com/photos/raeallen/
Looking forward to growing this..