When to plant rosella in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rosella window:
Sow
November – December
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 Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Rosella is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant rosella in Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed November – December. Expect to harvest roughly 6 months after sowing.
Can you grow rosella in Perth?
Yes — rosella grows well around Perth 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.