Cranberry Hibiscus Live Starter Plant Organic Rosella Edible Hibiscus acetosella 4-inch Pot

Cranberry Hibiscus Live Starter Plant

The Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is an organic, edible plant known for its striking deep burgundy foliage and versatile culinary uses. Often called Rosella, this live starter plant is well-suited for Florida gardens and similar warm climates. It offers both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, making it a valuable addition to any garden space.

Key Features

• Bold, burgundy leaves that create a dramatic visual impact.
• Edible leaves with a tart flavor ideal for salads, teas, and cooking.
• Thrives in warm climates, particularly zones 9-11.
• Low maintenance with moderate watering requirements.
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting local biodiversity.
• Flexible planting options: suitable for containers or direct ground planting.
• Fast-growing with upright, bushy growth reaching 3-4 feet tall.

Growing Information

This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. Its upright and bushy growth habit makes it a striking feature in gardens or patios. Ideal for gardeners seeking an edible plant that also enhances the landscape.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.