Roselle Hibiscus

Roselle Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a stunning dual-purpose tropical annual that earns its place in any garden with both breathtaking ornamental beauty and exceptional culinary productivity. The bold, deeply lobed foliage is rich green with striking red stems and veining, while the large, hibiscus-form flowers in pale yellow with dark crimson centers give way to fleshy, jewel-red calyces — the prized edible part of the plant used to make tart, cranberry-flavored teas, jams, syrups, agua fresca, and an extraordinary range of culinary preparations worldwide.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown with certified organic heritage practices, producing vigorous, well-established root systems that support rapid, upright growth through the warm season. Roselle Hibiscus is both a bold landscape specimen and a highly productive food crop, thriving in full sun borders, kitchen gardens, and large containers. The edible leaves add a pleasantly tart flavor to fresh salads, and the dramatic foliage and flowers make this an outstanding ornamental edible for the productive garden. Heat-loving and fast-growing, it delivers an impressive harvest of tart red calyces from late summer through the first frost.

• Tart, Nutrient-Dense Edible Calyces for Tea & Culinary Use: The bright red calyces are harvested after the flowers drop and are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and anthocyanins — perfect for homemade hibiscus tea, agua fresca, jams, syrups, cocktails, and culinary sauces with a vibrant cranberry-tart flavor.
• Striking Ornamental Foliage & Flowers: Deeply lobed green leaves with vivid red stems and veining, combined with large pale yellow flowers with dark crimson centers, make this a visually spectacular addition to kitchen gardens, mixed borders, and large patio containers throughout the growing season.
• Edible Leaves for Fresh Salads & Cooking: Young leaves and shoots are tender, pleasantly tart, and nutritious — eaten raw in salads, cooked as greens, or used as a tangy, vitamin-rich addition to soups and stir-fries in traditional cuisines across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
• Heat-Loving & Fast-Growing Tropical Annual: Thrives in the hottest summer conditions, putting on rapid, impressive growth from late spring through fall — an ideal plant for warm climates, long growing seasons, and sun-drenched kitchen garden beds.
• Pollinator-Friendly & Visually Dramatic: The large hibiscus-form flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the bloom season, adding important pollinator value to the productive garden while delivering outstanding ornamental appeal.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily) with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Plant after all frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Heat-loving; growth and harvest production accelerate significantly as summer temperatures rise. Grown as a warm-season annual in most climates. Days to calyx harvest: approximately 150–180 days from transplant. Mature height: 4–6 feet; spread: 2–3 feet. Harvest calyces when plump and fully red, shortly after petals drop, for best flavor and maximum vitamin C content.