Zinger Hibiscus (Roselle) Starter Plant

Zinger Hibiscus, also known as Roselle, is a beautiful and productive herbal tea plant grown for its vibrant red calyxes used to make a refreshing, ruby-coloured tea. This variety features attractive lobed foliage and soft creamy-yellow flowers, followed by striking deep red seed pods.

Once the blossoms fade, the fleshy calyxes can be harvested and dried to create a tart, cranberry-like tea with a floral, berry aroma. Rich in antioxidants, hibiscus tea is delicious served hot or iced.

What You Will Receive
You will receive 1 healthy hibiscus starter plant, grown in a plug or small pot and ready to transplant once outdoor conditions are suitable.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Growth habit: Upright, bushy and vigorous
• Size: Typically 1–1.5 m (3–5 ft) tall
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36")
• Container friendly: Suitable for large containers with good drainage
• Support: Not typically required

Harvest and Use

Produces creamy-yellow flowers followed by bright red, fleshy calyxes. Harvest calyxes once mature and firm, then air dry for tea. The flavour is tart, fruity, and slightly floral, similar to cranberry.

Excellent For

• Herbal tea (hot or iced)
• Antioxidant-rich beverages
• Fresh or dried herbal blends
• Garden-to-cup growing

Why Start with a Plant?

• Earlier harvest in northern growing conditions
• Faster establishment and stronger growth
• More reliable production than starting from seed

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and are gradually hardened off for outdoor conditions. Each plant is well-established and ready to transition into the garden once temperatures are consistently warm.

Best Suited For

Herbal tea enthusiasts, edible gardens, container growers, and gardeners looking to grow their own flavourful, antioxidant-rich tea ingredient at home.