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Item Number: SWF5867

Zinger Herbal Tea Hibiscus Seeds

Make a Blush of Tea

$3.99
$7 flat-rate shipping on qualifying seed-pack orders; free shipping at $50

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Description

Zinger Herbal Tea Hibiscus is a vibrant and functional addition to any home garden or small farm, offering both ornamental beauty and a valuable herbal harvest. With its upright habit, lush foliage, and pale yellow blooms with deep red centers, Zinger Hibiscus makes a bold statement in the garden while supporting pollinator activity. This warm-season crop thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils, especially in regions with long, hot summers. Plants reach 4–6 feet tall and require ample space for branching.

Variety Details

  • Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
  • Plant type: Tender Perennial
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Herb
  • Kitchen profile: Whether you're cultivating a herbs patch, expanding your edible landscape, or creating a garden rich in biodiversity, Zinger Hibiscus offers beauty, flavor, and versatility.
  • Recorded feature: Does Not Require Support
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Germination temperature: Soil Temperature: 65–70°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 7–10 Days Height At Maturity: 2–3 Feet Days To Maturity:…
  • Maturity: Soil Temperature: 65–70°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 7–10 Days Height At Maturity: 2–3 Feet Days To Maturity:…
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Spring
  • Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant

Match Zinger Herbal Tea Hibiscus to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Before sowing Zinger Herbal Tea Hibiscus, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Edible Flower
  • Good for Drying
  • Greenhouse Compatible
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Heirloom
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Suited to Warmer Climates
  • Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 8 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower

Planting & Care

Soil & Water:Hibiscus thrive in sunny, very warm areas in rich and well-drained soil, add add aged manure or compost to the bed. Seedlings should be kept moist, but not soggy.

Planting & Growing: Indoors sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in seed starting mix. Keep very warm and moist with a strong light source until ready to transplant outdoors. When 2 inches tall, transplant individual seedlings to 4 inch pots. Maintain 65-70 degree temperature. Feed with half strength liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Gradually acclimate to outdoors. Transplant seedlings 8-12 inches apart. Pinch tops when 10 inches tall to encourage bushy form. If container grown, choose pots 18 inches in diameter and depth.

Harvesting & Storage:After flowers finish blooming, harvest the calyx at the base of the blossom. Snap off calyxes and dry in a single layer.

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