Roselle Seeds – Hibiscus sabdariffa Flower Plant

Roselle is a fast-growing tropical flowering plant valued for its vibrant red calyces, edible leaves, and culinary and medicinal uses. The plant produces hibiscus-like pale yellow flowers followed by deep red fleshy calyces used to make herbal teas, jams, syrups, juices, and sauces. Highly productive and heat-tolerant, Roselle is ideal for home gardens, edible landscapes, and herbal gardens.

Features

• Edible red calyces used for herbal tea (hibiscus tea)
• Fast-growing and highly productive plant
• Attractive hibiscus-like flowers
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Suitable for edible and ornamental gardens
• Useful for jams, juices, syrups, and culinary use
• Easy-to-grow tropical annual

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Common Name (US): Roselle / Jamaican Sorrel / Hibiscus Tea Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Flowering Annual Plant
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy annual shrub
• USDA Zones: 8–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: After last frost in Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 4–7 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart