Description
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: Sabdariffa
Roselle, Jamaican Tea, Maple-Leaf Hibiscus
It is a vigorous annual from the Asia with dark green leaves on reddish stems, and bearing beautiful red-centred, pale yellow flowers. 3-5 ft. plants with the bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or jam, or candied whole for an unusual treat. For strongly flavored teas, simmer for 10-20 minutes. Roselle was called “Florida cranberry” in the 1890s. The flowers and young leaves are edible and have a citrus tang. The stir-fried greens are much used in Burmese cooking!
Sowing instructions:
Sow Indoors: All year
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: Surface sowing – press seeds slightly into the soil
Germination Time: 7–28 Days
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination.
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