10 Seeds Roselle Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa Pink Jamaican Sorrel

Roselle Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, is a striking warm-season annual treasured for its crimson stems and creamy pink blooms that mature into fleshy scarlet calyces. Often called Jamaican sorrel or Florida cranberry, this vigorous grower adds tropical flair to beds, borders, and large containers, rewarding gardeners with a generous late-season harvest.
The succulent calyces are widely used fresh or dried for tangy teas, jellies, jams, sauces, and beverages, while the attractive foliage and flowers make an ornamental statement in the landscape. Plants thrive in heat, grow quickly from seed, and reach peak productivity as summer fades. Harvest calyces when plump and vivid, then dry or freeze for year-round use.
Species: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 90-120
Zones: 8-11
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil warms
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Pinch tips early for a fuller plant; calyces form after flowering