Rosella Tomato tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'Rosella Tomato'

VegetableSolanaceae

Rosella Tomato tomato
Rabbit-resistantEdible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size24 inches tall1 to 4 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenIndoor

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Rosella Tomato' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Rosella Tomato') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Rabbits tend to nibble other plants first. It grows about 24 inches tall and attracts butterflies and bees.

Pairs well with Basil, Borage, Calendula, and Nasturtium.