Hibiscus Rosella in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus 'Rosella'

A tropical hibiscus which prefers warm climates. Rosella is an annual shrub to 1.5 m high with large leaves and attractive yellow hibiscus-like flowers. Rosellas are easy to grow, most soil types are suitable, provided they are rich and well-drained. Plenty of water is needed to maintain growth.

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plant Features

Full sun
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Free draining and fertile

plant information

Common name

Hibiscus 'Rosella'

Latin name

Hibiscus sabdariffa

type

Evergreens

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Free draining and fertile
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Hibiscus Rosella is 1.50meters x 1.50meters

1.50 M 1.50 M

Hibiscus sabdariffa

A tropical hibiscus which prefers warm climates. Rosella is an annual shrub to 1.5 m high with large leaves and attractive yellow hibiscus-like flowers. Rosellas are easy to grow, most soil types are suitable, provided they are rich and well-drained. Plenty of water is needed to maintain growth.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Look under the individual varieties for planting guidelines

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Autumn

Flowers are generally funnel-shaped and are showy but short lived.

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