Red Roselle Hibiscus Live Plant, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Starter, 4–6 Inch Tropical Garden Plant

Add tropical color to your garden with this Red Roselle Hibiscus live plant, a young starter plant measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall. Known botanically as Hibiscus sabdariffa, roselle is a warm-season plant suited to gardeners who enjoy tropical foliage and vibrant seasonal growth.

Plant details

• Plant: Red Roselle Hibiscus

• Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa

• Quantity: 1 live starter plant

• Approximate height: 4–6 inches

• Growth stage: Young seedling or starter plant

• Growing conditions: Warm, humid weather

• Suggested outdoor use: Tropical garden, seasonal border, or summer hedge where climate permits

• Shipping restriction: Seller does not ship to California

Growing and care tips

• Sunlight: Provide a bright, sunny location with plenty of direct light for vigorous growth.

• Temperature: Roselle prefers warm conditions. Growth is best when temperatures remain above approximately 60°F, especially during establishment.

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist while avoiding waterlogged roots.

• Soil: Use well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

• Growing season: This is a warm-season tropical plant. Growth and flowering depend on local temperatures, sunlight, and the length of the growing season.

• Outdoor planting: Wait until cold weather has passed and conditions are consistently warm before planting outdoors.

What to expect

Your order includes one young live plant, not a mature flowering shrub or a packet of seeds. The plant may look different from mature reference photos because it is still developing. Final size, flowering, and calyx production depend on the plant's growing conditions and variety.

Roselle is often cultivated for its colorful growth and distinctive red calyces. However, this listing does not guarantee a particular harvest, fruiting result, or edible yield.

Climate note

The supplied information lists USDA Zones 8–11. Roselle is sensitive to cold and is commonly grown as a warm-season annual where winter conditions are too cool. Confirm your local growing conditions before ordering if you plan to grow it outdoors year-round.

Shipping and arrival

This is a live plant, so some leaf droop or minor stress may occur during transit. Give the plant appropriate light, water, and time to adjust after arrival. Please note that shipping to California is unavailable for this listing.

Start your warm-season garden with a young roselle hibiscus plant and enjoy watching it develop through the growing season.