🌳 Hibiscus sabdariffa, known as Roselle, is a tropical plant from the Malvaceae family, valued for its edible red calyx fruits and bast fibers for textiles. The giant variety produces fruits twice as large as standard Roselle.
🍃 Botanical Description:
Roselle is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub, growing 2–2.5 m tall. Leaves are deeply 3–5 lobed, 8–15 cm long, and alternately arranged. Flowers are 8–10 cm in diameter, white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. The stout, fleshy calyx enlarges and turns bright red as the fruit matures. Maturity takes about 6 months.
🌏 Distribution & Habitat:
Native to the Old World tropics, Roselle is now cultivated worldwide, especially in China, Thailand, Sudan, Mexico, and West Africa. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
🦋 Uses:
Food & Beverages: Red calyces are used for tea, juices, sorrel drinks, jams, and desserts.
Vegetable: Young leaves can be cooked like spinach, e.g., in Gongura Pachadi (India) or Burmese dishes.
Medicinal: Traditionally used for cardiovascular support, as a mild diuretic, and to aid digestion.
Textiles: Stems provide fibers similar to jute for ropes and fabrics.
🌸 Special Features:
Extra-large fruits, twice the size of regular Roselle
High in vitamin C and anthocyanins
Popular for homemade drinks, teas, and health remedies
Can be used in jams, syrups, and cocktails
🌱 Cultivation Tips:
Sow seeds in spring in well-drained soil
Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging
Light requirement: full sun to partial shade
Maturity: ~6 months, harvest when calyces are bright red
Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates
🔗 Learn more about Hibiscus sabdariffa on Wikipedia.
🌿 Discover more exotic seeds at Exotic-Seeds.Store.
We ship worldwide from the European Union using registered air post with signature confirmation on delivery.
Log in to your account and go to Order History > Details to find your tracking number.
You will receive email notifications at every step — please check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see them.
Track your package via:
Cash on delivery is not available.
Always provide a valid mobile number with country code when ordering (e.g., +365 456 7686 576).
Do not order to P.O. Boxes or if you cannot be home to sign for the package. We cannot leave parcels with neighbors.
If a package sent to a P.O. Box is lost or undelivered, you lose the right to a refund.
For customers in Brazil and Mexico:
We cannot refund packages lost or destroyed by customs.
If your package is returned, we will refund only the product cost — shipping costs are not refundable.
You must pay return postage (€2) and any costs for reshipping.
If a package is returned to us for any reason, you are responsible for paying the return shipping (€2) plus the cost to resend the package.
Registered shipments require a signature from the recipient.
If your tracking shows the package is still at the origin post office, it means the package is in transit — please contact your local post office directly for updates.
We are not responsible for delivery times and cannot track shipments for you.
| Delivery Option | Processing Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Delivery | Ships in 1-7 business days | Prioritizes order processing (not guaranteed faster delivery); delays possible during holidays (3-10 days) |
| Secured Delivery | Ships in 1-7 business days | Available for orders up to €150; refund if lost |
| Standard Delivery | Ships in 7-10 business days | More economical; delays possible during holidays (7-14 days) |
Estimated Delivery Time:
Within the EU: 3–20 days
Worldwide: 5–30 days
Example delivery times to the USA:
Delivered in 13, 17, 19, 22, or 27 days.
Note: Delivery times depend on your location and the local postal system. COVID-19 may cause additional delays.
Shipping and handling fees are calculated automatically during checkout based on the weight of the parcel and the destination country.
We do not process or ship orders on Saturdays or Sundays.
Bank Transfer (SEPA / IBAN / SWIFT-BIC)
Include your order reference in the payment description (e.g., "SGS-19811702"). Orders without payment within 7 days are automatically cancelled.
PayPal
Payments accepted in Euros only. Please select Euros at checkout.
Card Payment
For card payments, visit our other site: Exotic Seeds Store
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, CB, Diners Club, Discover, China UnionPay, JCB, and Discover.
Customers are responsible for any transaction fees. Please provide payment details to help us process your order efficiently.
Before placing your order, please check our website for any special notices, holiday schedules, or specific conditions that may affect your purchase.
