Rosella stonefruitAttractive annual shrub with red stems, red green leaves and producing yellow flowers followed by red fleshy fruit. The fruit can be eaten fresh but is most commonly used to make jam, tea and other beverages. It also has medicinal uses. Plant needs at least 6 months frost free to produce fruit so is best suited to warm climates. Also known as "Roselle" and "Jamaica sorrel". This variety of Rosella usually has a broad leaf which is popular is Thai
Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)
Blue Tongue is a rainforest species that will tolerate some cold
fruit tree
though frost is to be avoided
cheesecakes and fruit compotes
Fruiting/Harvest MonthsMay
but thankfully better varieties are spreading
The male and female flowers occur on different plants (dioecious) and therefore require each other for cross pollination
and when dormant
They are high in antioxidants and vitamin C
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest4-5 Years
California