When to plant rosella in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rosella window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
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Harvest
June – September
Temperate zone tip
Sow early (around October) in a warm spot in Sydney, Perth or Adelaide to get the long season it needs.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives rosella plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant rosella in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs June – September.
Can you grow rosella in Sydney?
Yes — rosella grows well around Sydney 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.