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Your cart is empty. Red Hibiscus Roselle (also called Burmese Chin Baung, Jamaican Sorrel, Sour Leaf Sorrel, Red Jamaica Rosella) are exotic 3-5 ft. tropical plants with rich red edible ornamental flowers and red stems, native to the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Known for its tangy, tart flavor, the beautiful red calyxes are used to make floral, tangy hibiscus teas, chutneys, sauces, syrups, smoothies, jams, pickles, wines, juices, and more. The large leaves can be eaten fresh in salads, cooked like spinach, or used in soups. This hardy plant is not only low-maintenance but also incredibly versatile, as both the leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in a range of creative culinary applications. Red Hibiscus Roselle is easy to grow, thriving in warm climates and full sun, and is highly productive, offering a bountiful harvest that can be used in various recipes or preserved for year-round enjoyment.
Also Known As: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Roselle, Jamaica, Jamaika, Jamaican Sorrel, Sorrel, Florida Cranberry, Red Sorrel, Luzian, Karkade, Hibiscus Tea, Bissap, Zobo, Hibisco Rosella, Flor de Jamaica.
Plant Name: Roselle, Red Hibiscus
Latin Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 80-100
Days to Bloom: 70-90
Plant Height: 4 - 7 Feet
Spread: 2 - 4 Feet
Growth Habit: Bush
USDA Zones: 3-11
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial 8-11
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.