Description: Four o'clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) are bushy blooming perennials in zone 9-11. I grow them in zone 7 (Virginia) where they grow next to the house and they come up every year again. These flowers are prized for their wonderful flowers that open in the late afternoon giving, typically around 4 p.m. or so, and then remain open until the next morning. The approximately 2-inch-long blooms are trumpet-shaped with five petals, giving off a marvelous fragrance. The seeds are best planted in spring. These plants can be sown directly in the garden in the spring once the danger of frost has passed. For best germination, soak the seeds overnight in water. Then, plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep in your garden soil. You also can start seeds indoors roughly six to eight weeks prior to your area's projected last frost date. Plant them in a seed-starting mix about 1/4 inch deep, and place them by a light source. Keep the soil moist but not soggy as you wait for seedlings to appear. Four o'clocks thrive in full sun, meaning approximately six hours of direct sunlight on most days. They will tolerate partial shade, though the plants might become somewhat leggy and not bloom as profusely in locations that are too shady. Please have a look at my other auctions. If I can combine shipping, I will include bonus surprise seeds to show you my appreciation!
Price: 1.98 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-01-30T01:22:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Varied Climates, All of North America
Planting Time: 5 Weeks
Common Name: Four O'Clocks
Color: Multicolor, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Tall
MPN: MNS-FOBC
Soil Type: Top Soil, Mushroom Compost, Clay, Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Summer
Type: Flower Seeds
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Mirabilis jalapa
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Drought Resistant, Perennial/Annual, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States