Hibiscus (Roselle) (Hibiscus sabdariffa) seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Mallow (Malvaceae)
As a perennial, Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as a 110 day summer annual
(Roselle, Flor de Jamaica, Red Drops) Tropical perennial grown as an annual in temperate climates, native to India and Malaysia. Creamy blooms give way to the bright red, fleshy calyces, which may be made into tea, jelly, syrup or wine. The plant prefers moderately rich, well-drained soil in the full sun. Nick seed, soak overnight and sow in warm soil. Cultivation note: I find these to be easy to start in the greenhouse but hard to make healthy in pots. They tend to suffer as seedlings if started too early, although a very fast-draining (essentially, a cactus mix) may be helpful . Several options have proven to be effective. 1) always nick and soak before planting, plant shallowly and tamp well, then keep very warm for optimal germination. 2) direct-seed in the summer garden or 3) start indoors in the late spring to early summer and transplant out after soil has truly warmed up. 4) holding seedlings in pots for a long time, even in greenhouse conditions, is usually not particularly satisfactory. Sometimes it works. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Packet contains 10 seeds
5g contains ~120 seeds
10g contains ~240 seeds
100g contains ~2,400 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Claudio –
Among these 3 types, which one do you sell: China, Reina and Criolla ecotypes?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Claudio,
This hasn’t been specified by my original suppliers, but its a fat one. Maybe you can tell by the several pictures in the gallery that depict the actual plant. We take pictures of the plants on our own farm for the galleries.’
richo
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Willow Whyte Lynch –
Hi Richo. Do you know of a Hibiscus that’s native to North Carolina that’s also called “Rose Mallow”? If yes, is it medicinal/as medicinal as “your” species of Hibiscus…? I live in zone 7, & my brother insists they’re perennial here, but he doesn’t make tea from his & has no idea if they’re medicinal. He just has them for ornamentals. Says his neighbor has some that are 25 years old and around 5 feet tall… I’m super curious about them, but I don’t have room in my garden for “ornamental only” plants.
Thank you so much!💝
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Richo Cech –
Hi Willow Whyte, Nice to hear from you. The rose mallow is not anything like Hibiscus sabdariffa. The rose mallow has similar medicinal uses as Hollyhock. It doesn’t have the “red zinger” calyces. Richo
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Susan (verified owner) –
Can this plant be overwintered (zone 5) in my basement? If so where can I find how-to info?
Thank you in advance!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Susan, BTW we are currently out of roselle seeds although plants in field should produce some, so do please hit waitlist. this is a plant of southern climes–it wants a full sun position, plenty of summer heat, is slow to mature, and doesn’t like to overwinter indoors. start early and plan for harvesting the fruity calyces before frost. we barely get seeds here in our z 8. richo
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Susan (verified owner) –
Thank you so much! I had already bought some seeds from you. I have 2 plants. They are doing great!
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