Four O'Clocks Seeds

Mirabilis jalapa

Four O'Clocks acquired their name as it opens in mid-afternoon. It remains open overnight, and closes in early morning. They will also remain open on cloudy days. They are noted for their strong, pleasant fragrance.Bushy, erect 2 foot plants produce very fragrant 2 inch trumpet shaped blooms in a wide range of attractive colors.Will Bloom from midsummer until frost with the flowers opening in mid-afternoon. Winter hardy to zone 8, but blooms the first season and is grown as annual in colder zones.

Native to tropical areas of North and South America. They are also called "Marvel of Peru". Four O'Clocks are actually perennials that are grown as annuals in the U.S.

The bushy plants make attractive hedge or border. Flower colors include white, red, pink, yellow, and some two-toned blooms.

NEW! Marbles Mix Four O'Clocks Seeds
Spectacular Heirloom mix that are all striped, bicolor, flecked or veined in yellows, reds oranges and white that display the unique flower that is splashed with its contrasting hue.
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Item #A-346 | 40 Seeds | Price: $2.65
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NEW! Harlequin Broken Colors Four O'Clocks Seeds
Broken Colors Four O'Clocks are very easy to grow! Just sow the seed in the space you want as soon as the soil is warm.
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Item #A-245 | 40 Seeds | Price: $2.65
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Original Four O'Clocks Seeds
Fragrant trumpet flowers that open up in the afternoon, around 4 o'clock.
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Item #A-238 | 50 Seeds | Price: $2.45
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Tips on How to Grow Four O'Clocks

70-80 Days to Flower

Special reselected mix with fragrant trumpet flowers that open up in late afternoon.This all time favorite has been enjoyed by many generations. A single plant will have several color combinations, in colors of white, yellow, pink, and bi-color.

SOW INDOORS:

4-6 weeks before the last frost. Cover lightly. Germination is 10-12 days.

DIRECT SOW:

Sow seeds directly into the garden just before the last frost in your area. Cover seeds with 1/4" of soil. Space plants 12 inches apart and thin to two feet apart in place outdoors after all danger of frost, Space plant 12-16" apart.

GARDEN HINTS:

These have hard seeds, so to encourage faster germination, either nick the seeds coating or soak them overnight in water before planting. Full to partial shade, in any type of soil can be used. Blooms well in hot weather.