Hibiscus sabdariffa

First flower from my #rosella #hibiscus-rosella #sorrel #florida-cranberry

Lovely.

@columbiariver I live in Northern California and it wasn’t as hot this year in my area, so this plant didn’t grow as much. It has a few branches and that’s about it. The birds has been eating them as well.

Very pretty 🥰

@hkyfvr thanks I can’t wait to make drinks with it.

Very welcome. Sounds great 😄

Hibiscus rosella are starting to have flower buds. But it didn’t grow as much. #rosella

Here’s the #rosella I planted on the ground. I’m hoping this plant would take over and grow. #hibiscus #hibiscus-subdariffa #sorrel #edible #beneficial

Update post on #hibiscus-rosella #hibiscus-sabdariffa #hibiscus #edibleplants #permaculture #medicinal #beneficial #sorrel

If you give them more room they’ll grow to the size of a small tree. I usually put them in ground since they only last until the winter in my area. They do best in full sun as well. Unfortunately my seeds didn’t make it this year. What I love about this plant is that every part is useful. I dry out the stalk and stems to feed to my rabbit and chinchilla as a treat. The leaves I throw into food as a dry herb. And the flowers are used for teas. The leaves have a cranberry taste to them.

@rudester1 I have 1 planted on the ground in my backyard. I wish I have the space to plant these 2 pots on the ground. I have limited space.

@dadayba I understand limited space all too well. Keep us updated on progress please. This is one of my favorites to grow. The color is just wonderful.

@rudester1 I will keep you guys posted

I had no idea the leaves were edible too. I plan to try some seeds soon @rudester1

@novicegardenlover they have a cranberry flavor. I use the leaves in my cooking and as a snack. Once dried the cranberry taste goes away. I dry out the stems and stalk as well to give to my chinchilla and rabbit as a treat. They love to gnaw on it.

Interesting. Must give that a try. @rudester1

Here’s the 2nd pot of #rosella #sorrel #rosella-hibiscus #hibiscussabdariffa #zingerhibiscus #redzinger #redzingertea

Planted 2 pots of #rosella #sorrel or #hibiscus-sabdariffa #plantmail #zingerhibiscus #redzinger #redzingertea #hibiscussabdariffa

Great.

@novicegardenlover I’m hoping it grows on zone 9b

@dadayba I grow them in 9a, they grow tall, and big. They may out grow your pot! They usually start blooming in Sept/Oct. You can prune them back to stay bushier 😉

@treefrog44 really? This 10 gallon pot is not big enough?

@dadayba they get to be a huge shrub! They will be root bound in a few short months 😉