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When to plant rosella in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rosella window:

Sow

December – January

Transplant

Harvest

~6 months after sowing

Temperate zone tip

Sow early (around October) in a warm spot in Sydney, Perth or Adelaide to get the long season it needs.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Rosella is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant rosella in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed December – January. Expect to harvest roughly 6 months after sowing.

Can you grow rosella in Adelaide?

Yes — rosella grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sow early (around October) in a warm spot in Sydney, Perth or Adelaide to get the long season it needs.