Colorful Flowers
Produces trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, red, yellow, white, magenta, and mixed color patterns.
Mirabilis Jalapa Four O'Clock Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Mirabilis Jalapa Four O'Clock Seeds
Mirabilis Jalapa, commonly known as Four O'Clock Flower or Marvel of Peru, is a beautiful flowering plant recognized for its colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms and pleasant fragrance. Flowers appear in shades of pink, red, yellow, magenta, and white, sometimes with multiple colors on the same plant. The blooms typically open in the late afternoon, adding vibrant color to garden borders, flower beds, and containers.
Four O'Clock Flower
Colorful Blooms
Fragrant Flowers
Evening Bloomer
Key Features
Afternoon Blooming
Flowers typically open in the late afternoon and remain open through the evening.
Sweet Fragrance
Produces pleasantly fragrant flowers that add interest to evening garden spaces.
Easy Garden Growing
Grows well in sunny garden beds, borders, and suitable containers with well-drained soil.
Product Highlights
Pink, red, yellow, and white flowers
Trumpet-shaped fragrant blooms
Flowers open in the late afternoon
Sometimes produces multicolored blooms
Attracts moths and hummingbirds
Suitable for garden borders
Can grow in large containers
Tuberous perennial growth habit
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mirabilis jalapa |
| Common Name | Four O'Clock Flower; Marvel of Peru |
| Plant Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, branching, tuberous perennial |
| Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
| Flower Colors | Pink, red, yellow, white, magenta, and mixed |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in colder climates |
| Planting Season | Spring after the last frost |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–7 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 68–70°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate moisture afterward |
| Blooming Season | Summer to fall |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18 inches to 4 feet tall |
| Plant Spacing | 12–24 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Soak Four O'Clock seeds in water overnight to help soften their hard outer coating and encourage germination.
Soak Four O'Clock seeds in water overnight to help soften their hard outer coating and encourage germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in prepared, well-drained soil. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in prepared, well-drained soil. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain a temperature of approximately 68–70°F during germination and provide adequate warmth.
Maintain a temperature of approximately 68–70°F during germination and provide adequate warmth.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Move established seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 12–24 inches apart.
Move established seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 12–24 inches apart.
Step 5: Maintain Flowering Plants
Provide sunlight, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Enjoy the colorful flowers as they open in the late afternoon and evening.
Provide sunlight, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Enjoy the colorful flowers as they open in the late afternoon and evening.
Enjoy Colorful Evening Blooms with Four O'Clock Flowers
Grow Mirabilis Jalapa for its beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, pleasant fragrance, and colorful evening displays. With attractive blooms in multiple shades and an easy-growing habit, Four O'Clock flowers bring charm to garden borders, flower beds, and containers throughout the summer season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Four O'Clock flower blooming times, seed preparation, and flowering colors.
Why are Four O'Clock flowers called Four O'Clocks?
Four O'Clock flowers get their name because their trumpet-shaped blooms typically open in the late afternoon, around four o'clock, and remain open during the evening. Their flowering time can vary depending on temperature and growing conditions.
How do you germinate Mirabilis jalapa seeds faster?
Soak Mirabilis jalapa seeds in water overnight before planting to help soften their hard seed coats. Sow approximately 1/4 inch deep in moist, well-drained growing medium. Maintain a temperature around 68–70°F for quicker and more uniform germination.
Can one Four O'Clock plant produce different colored flowers?
Yes. Four O'Clock plants can produce flowers in different colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white. Some plants may also develop multicolored or striped blooms. The flower colors depend on the plant's genetics and the seed variety grown.