Trumpet-Shaped Flowers
Produces attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of bright and contrasting colors.
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Four O'Clock Seeds
Four O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa) is a flowering plant known for its colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms that often open in the late afternoon and evening. Flowers may appear in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and magenta, depending on the variety. This easy-to-grow ornamental plant adds vibrant color to garden borders, flower beds, and containers.
Four O'Clock Flower
Colorful Blooms
Evening Flowers
Ornamental Garden Plant
Key Features
Afternoon Blooms
Flowers commonly open in the late afternoon and remain attractive into the evening.
Easy-Growing Plant
Grows well in warm conditions with suitable sunlight, regular watering, and well-drained soil.
Versatile Garden Use
Suitable for flower beds, garden borders, and appropriately sized containers.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Mirabilis jalapa
Commonly called Four O'Clock
Trumpet-shaped colorful flowers
Pink, red, yellow, and white blooms
Flowers often open in the afternoon
Suitable for garden borders
Can be grown in containers
Thrives in warm growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mirabilis jalapa |
| Common Name | Four O'Clock; Marvel of Peru |
| Plant Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial in Warm Climates |
| Flower Colors | Pink, red, yellow, white, magenta, and mixed colors |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy, and spreading |
| Plant Height | Approximately 2–4 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in colder regions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment and dry periods |
| Blooming Season | Summer through autumn, depending on climate and planting time |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches, depending on the growing area |
| Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, and Ornamental Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Four O'Clock seeds. Soaking them in lukewarm water for several hours before sowing may help soften the seed coat and support germination.
Select healthy Four O'Clock seeds. Soaking them in lukewarm water for several hours before sowing may help soften the seed coat and support germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. For container planting, use a pot with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. For container planting, use a pot with drainage holes and quality potting mix.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant the seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Plant the seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in the growing medium. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during germination. Provide warm temperatures and adequate light for healthy seedling development.
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during germination. Provide warm temperatures and adequate light for healthy seedling development.
Step 5: Care for the Plants
Water when needed, remove weeds, and provide sufficient growing space. Monitor the plant's spread, as Four O'Clock can reseed and develop substantial underground roots.
Water when needed, remove weeds, and provide sufficient growing space. Monitor the plant's spread, as Four O'Clock can reseed and develop substantial underground roots.
Brighten Your Garden with Four O'Clock Flowers
Four O'Clock plants bring colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms and evening garden interest to outdoor spaces. Grow them in suitable soil with adequate sunlight and moisture for an attractive seasonal floral display. Handle seeds and other plant parts carefully, as they should not be eaten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover how to grow Four O'Clock flowers, understand their blooming habits, and choose suitable planting locations.
Why do Four O'Clock flowers open in the afternoon?
Four O'Clock flowers commonly open in the late afternoon and remain open into the evening, particularly in suitable weather. Their blooming pattern is influenced by natural light and environmental conditions. Plant them where their colorful flowers can be enjoyed later in the day.
Can Four O'Clock plants produce different flower colors on one plant?
Yes, some Four O'Clock plants can produce flowers in different colors or display contrasting patterns. Flower colors may include pink, red, yellow, white, and magenta. The colors and patterns depend on the plant's genetics, so seedlings grown from mixed seeds may vary.
Do Four O'Clock flowers come back every year?
Four O'Clock is a tender perennial in warm climates and can return from its underground roots when growing conditions are suitable. In colder regions, it is commonly grown as an annual because frost can damage or kill the plant. It may also reseed naturally where conditions allow.