Four O’Clock Flower Seeds – Fragrant Evening Blooming Flowers In Mixed ColorsMirabilis jalapaListing is for 1 packet of minimum 40 seeds Four O’Clock flowers (Mirabilis jalapa) are vibrant, heat-loving blooms that open in the late afternoon and fill the evening air with a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. These fast-growing plants thrive in hot climates and poor soils, making them perfect for summer gardens, pollinator beds, and low-maintenance landscapes. Known for their stunning trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, yellow, red, white, and even bi-colors, each plant can produce multiple color variations on the same bush. Four O’Clocks are drought tolerant once established, attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and can reseed themselves easily, returning year after year in warm zones. Simply direct sow after your last frost in full sun, and enjoy continuous blooms through the heat of summer. How To Grow From Seed Sun: Full Sun Water: Allow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering. Established plants are drought tolerant. Fertilizer: Doesnt require fertilizer but giving it some organic granular fertilizer every now and then helps to promote lush growth and blooms. When & How To Sow Seeds: Soak the seeds overnight before planting. Direct sowing the seeds after your last spring frost date up through summer is preferred. Keep the soil moist to help with germination. Can also direct sow seeds in fall. Space plants 2FT apart. Germination: 10-14 days Days To Maturity: Usually starts blooming in 2 to 3 months from seed How & When To Harvest: Frequent deadheading of spent flowers encourages more blooms. Common Diseases: Four O'clocks don't get too many diseases but in wet or humid environments can get powdery mildew or black spots. Improve airflow by proper plant spacing. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing Four O'clock flowers is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES Watch it here: https://youtu.be/CPne6yt5uTI Additional Tips/Information: N/A
