Red Roselle Starter Plant - 8in Tall Hibiscus Sabdariffa in 4in Pot for Herbal Tea

Red Roselle Starter Plant Overview

The Red Roselle Starter Plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a fast-growing tropical herb known for its vibrant red calyces, perfect for making homemade teas and jams. Delivered as an 8-inch tall plant in a 4-inch pot, it is ready to be transplanted into your garden or container.

Key Features

• Fast-growing tropical plant with bushy growth habit
• Striking red calyces ideal for teas and jams
• Prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth
• Requires regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Thrives in well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Suitable for tropical to subtropical hardiness zones
• Harvest calyces 10–12 weeks after planting
• Recommended spacing of 2–3 feet for healthy growth

Growing Information

Plant your Red Roselle in a location that receives at least 6–8 hours of full sun daily. Ensure the soil is well-drained and loamy with good organic content to support healthy development. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. This plant is best suited for warm climates ranging from tropical to subtropical zones. Allow 2–3 feet of space between plants to accommodate its bushy growth habit. Harvest the vibrant red calyces approximately 10 to 12 weeks after planting for use in teas and jams.

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.