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Hibiscus - Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 4"

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Hibiscus - Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 4"
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🌺 Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) – The Tropical Superplant of the South! 🌞🍷

Bring beauty, flavor, and ancient tradition to your garden with Roselle—also known as Jamaican Sorrel or Florida Cranberry. With vibrant red calyces, tart edible leaves, and powerful medicinal benefits, this tropical hibiscus is more than just a pretty face. It's a powerhouse for your pantry, teacup, and wellness cabinet!


🌿 Quick Facts Table

Botanical Name Hibiscus sabdariffa
Common Names Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Florida Cranberry
Plant Type Tropical/Subtropical Shrub (Herbaceous Annual in colder zones)
Sale Size Shipped in 4" Container
Mature Height 4–7 ft (may vary by zone and pruning)
Mature Width 3–5 ft
USDA Zones 8–11 (Perennial in Zones 9–11; Annual in 8)
Sun Requirements Full Sun
Cold Hardiness Frost tender—must be protected or grown as annual in cold climates
Growth Habit Upright, bushy with strong central stem
Spacing 3–4 ft apart

🍷 Edible & Medicinal Marvel: Flavor & Uses

Flavor Profile:

  • Calyces: Tart, cranberry-rhubarb flavor with floral undertones
  • Leaves: Slightly tangy, similar to young spinach or sorrel
  • Seeds: Nutty flavor, used roasted or ground

Culinary Uses:

  • Fresh Calyces: Juice, wine, jam, jelly, syrup, chutneys, glazes
  • Dried Calyces: Herbal tea (like hibiscus), culinary spice, holiday punch
  • Leaves & Stems: Sautéed greens, curries, fresh in salads
  • Seeds: Roasted for flour, coffee substitute, or added to soups
  • Roots: Edible but fibrous—used sparingly in traditional recipes

Medicinal Uses:

  • Cooling herb in traditional medicine
  • Diuretic & mild laxative effects
  • Digestive aid and kidney tonic (infused tea from leaves or calyces)
  • Antioxidant-rich; may support cardiovascular and immune health
  • Topical uses for ulcers, boils, and skin cracks via heated leaf poultices

Historical & Cultural Roots

Global Traveler:

  • Origins: Likely native to Africa, with ancient cultivation in Egypt and Sudan
  • Migration: Spread through trade to India, Thailand, and the Caribbean
  • Cultural Touchstone: In Jamaica, the calyces are central to the traditional Christmas “Sorrel Drink”—steeped with ginger, clove, and rum

Modern Recognition:

Roselle is now studied for its high anthocyanin content, anti-inflammatory benefits, and support of metabolic health—making it both a folkloric and modern-day superfood.


Best Practices for Planting and Care

Where to Plant:

  • Choose a location with full sun (6–8 hours+)
  • Prefers rich, well-draining soils—sandy loam is ideal

Planting Tips:

  • Direct sow or transplant after last frost
  • Plant seedlings 1/4 inch deep, space 3 feet apart
  • Top-dress with compost, biochar, azomite, and organic nutrients
  • Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Watering:

  • Water regularly to keep soil moist—not soggy
  • More frequent watering needed during dry or windy spells

Maintenance:

  • Pinch or prune early to promote bushier growth and more flowering stems
  • Remove calyces promptly at harvest for continued bloom
  • Save seeds at the end of season for next year’s planting

Cold Climate Note:

  • Grow as an annual north of Zone 9
  • Collect calyces before frost
  • Save seeds for next season or overwinter cuttings indoors under light

Container Growing & Ornamental Value

  • Container Suitability: Yes, with at least a 7–10 gallon pot
  • Indoor Growing: Not ideal long-term but can be overwintered indoors with adequate light
  • Visual Appeal: Deep red stems, bold green lobed leaves, and hibiscus-style pale yellow flowers with crimson throats
  • Stunning as a centerpiece in edible landscapes, tropical borders, or pollinator beds

⚠️ Cautions

  • Frost-sensitive; must be protected in cold zones
  • Requires regular harvesting to prevent overgrowth
  • Calyces must be separated from seed pods promptly to avoid mold during drying

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Gardeners in Zones 9–11, or Zone 8 with seed-saving
  • Fans of herbal teas, natural medicine, and homemade preserves
  • Edible landscape designers wanting high-impact color & yield
  • Pollinator-friendly gardens & tropical-themed installations
  • Culinary creatives and home brewers

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Gardeners in climates with early or prolonged frost unless prepared to grow as annual
  • Indoor-only growers—Roselle prefers intense sun and space



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*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

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1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

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By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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