White Roselle Hibiscus Seeds - Edible Calyx & Blooms (25 Seeds)

White Roselle Hibiscus is a striking annual hibiscus grown for its creamy-white to pale yellow flowers and its fleshy, edible calyces. The plant forms an upright, bushy habit with lobed green leaves and produces hibiscus-like blooms throughout the warm season. After flowering, the swollen calyces can be harvested and used fresh or dried to make refreshing drinks, jams, and sauces. With its tropical appearance and useful harvest, White Roselle is a rewarding choice for edible gardens, pollinator plantings, and container growing in cooler climates.

Native to warm regions, Roselle thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It grows quickly during hot weather and adds a bold, exotic touch to garden beds and borders. The white-flowered form is less common than the red types and offers a milder, tangy flavor in the kitchen. Whether you are growing for ornamental interest or home harvest, these seeds provide an easy way to start this versatile plant.

Plant Features

• Produces creamy-white to pale yellow flowers with deep red centers
• Edible calyces are ready for harvest after blooming
• Upright, bushy growth habit
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Well-suited to warm-season gardens and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in tropical zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 3-6 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow White Roselle seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting can help soften the seed coat and improve germination. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently warm and moist; germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 4-6 inches tall and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F. Choose a sunny location with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. White Roselle generally requires little maintenance; fertilize lightly if growth appears slow. Harvest calyces when they are plump and fully colored, usually about 2-3 weeks after flowering.

What's Included

25 White Roselle Hibiscus seeds.