Rosella Seeds for Gardening - Open Pollinated, Heirloom Variety, Perfect for Home Gardeners and Sustainable Cultivation

Bring color, flavor, and sustainability to your garden with Rosella Seeds (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Known globally as Roselle or Jamaican Sorrel, this heirloom variety is cherished for its bright red calyces used to make refreshing teas, jams, and sauces.

Rosella plants are fast-growing, low-maintenance, and thrive in warm, sunny climates. They also produce stunning hibiscus-like flowers that attract pollinators, making them both ornamental and productive.

These open-pollinated, Non-GMO heirloom seeds are perfect for gardeners who value organic, sustainable cultivation. Ideal for backyard gardens, permaculture systems, and home-based herbal production.

Features:

• Heirloom, open-pollinated Non-GMO seeds

• Produces tangy red calyces used in teas, syrups, and jams

• Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers attract pollinators

• Fast-growing annual suitable for tropical and subtropical regions

• Excellent choice for sustainable home gardening

• Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants

Specifications:

• Common Name: Roselle, Rosella, Jamaican Sorrel, Hibiscus

• Scientific Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa

• Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant

• Growth Habit: Bushy and upright

• Height: 3–7 feet (1–2 m)

• Spread: 3–5 feet (1–1.5 m)

• Flower Characteristics: Large yellow blooms with red centers

• Fruit Characteristics: Red, fleshy calyces rich in flavor and nutrients

• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

• Harvest Season: 4–5 months after planting

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (annual elsewhere)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 5.5–7.0

• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Temperature Range: 70–90°F (21–32°C)

• Season: Best planted in late spring

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Plant Spacing: 2–3 feet apart

• Pollination: Open-pollinated

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Heirloom (non-certified organic)

Planting Guide:

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting.

2. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.

3. Maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C) for optimal germination.

4. Keep soil moist until seedlings establish.

5. Transplant outdoors after the last frost in full sun.

6. Provide light pruning to encourage bushy growth.

7. Harvest calyces when they turn deep red, about 4–5 months after planting.