Red Four O’Clock Seeds (Mirabilis jalapa) Evening-blooming red flowers with sweet fragrance. Hardy and bushy. Blooms summer to frost, loved by moths and hummingbirds.
Minimum: 25+ Seeds Fill your garden with vibrant, red blooms that open in the late afternoon and perfume the air with a sweet, subtle scent. Red Four O’Clocks are heat-tolerant, bushy, and easy to grow, making them an ideal choice for summer-long color. These heirloom favorites come alive when the sun dips, drawing in hummingbirds, moths, and nighttime pollinators. Low-maintenance and reliable, Four O’Clocks thrive in tough spots and will happily reseed for years of return blooms. 🌿 Why You’ll Love It: 🌸 Opens in Late Afternoon for a Magical Evening Display🌺 Deep Red Flowers with a Soft, Sweet Fragrance🦋 Attracts Hummingbirds, Moths, and Pollinators🌱 Bushy, Resilient Plants with Minimal Care🔥 Thrives in Heat and Tough Garden Spots 🏡 Perfect For: Evening gardens and patios Borders and foundation beds Containers and raised beds Wildlife-friendly plantings Low-maintenance flower beds 🌱 Planting and Growing Info: Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cooler zones) Height: 24 to 36 inches Bloom Time: Mid-summer through frost Planting Time: Spring after last frost Seeding Depth: 1/2 inch Germination: 7 to 14 days Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established Zones: Perennial in USDA 7–11; annual elsewhere 🌼 Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight for faster germination Tolerates poor soils but thrives in well-draining beds Deadhead to prolong blooming or allow to reseed naturally Pairs beautifully with night-blooming jasmine or moonflowers Red Four O’Clocks bring bold color and evening elegance to any yard or garden. Whether you're looking to charm hummingbirds or simply enjoy summer nights with a splash of color and fragrance, this classic favorite delivers.
