Colorful Flowers
Produces vibrant flowers in pink, red, yellow, white, purple, and multicolored combinations.
Mixed Colors Marvel of Peru Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Mixed Colors Marvel of Peru Seeds
Marvel of Peru, commonly known as Four O'Clock Flower, is a flowering plant known for its colorful, fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. This mixed-color variety produces flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, purple, and combinations of different colors. Its bushy growth habit and afternoon-opening flowers make it an attractive choice for garden borders, containers, and flower beds.
Mixed Flower Colors
Fragrant Blooms
Four O'Clock Flower
Garden Ornamental
Key Features
Fragrant Blooms
Features pleasantly scented flowers that typically open in the late afternoon.
Bushy Growth Habit
Develops branching stems with attractive green foliage and abundant flowering.
Extended Flowering
Provides colorful blooms from summer through autumn under suitable growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Mix of multiple flower colors
Pink, red, yellow, white, and purple blooms
Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
Commonly called Four O'Clock Flower
Bushy ornamental growth
Flowers open in the afternoon
Suitable for garden borders and containers
Attractive to pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mirabilis jalapa |
| Common Name | Marvel of Peru; Four O'Clock Flower |
| Plant Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds – Mixed Colors |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, branching herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Color | Mixed Pink, Red, Yellow, White, Purple, and Bicolor |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11; can be grown as an annual in colder climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow or start indoors; soak seeds overnight before planting |
| Planting Depth | Approximately 1/4 inch |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | 65–75°F |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moderately moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 2–4 feet tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–24 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Soak the hard seeds in water overnight before planting to help encourage faster and more uniform germination.
Soak the hard seeds in water overnight before planting to help encourage faster and more uniform germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Prepare containers with drainage holes if growing in pots.
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Prepare containers with drainage holes if growing in pots.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Maintain suitable moisture during germination.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Maintain suitable moisture during germination.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Grow seedlings in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.
Grow seedlings in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.
Step 5: Maintain Flowering Plants
Allow sufficient space for bushy growth. Remove faded flowers when needed and monitor seed production to prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Allow sufficient space for bushy growth. Remove faded flowers when needed and monitor seed production to prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Marvel of Peru
Mixed Colors Marvel of Peru adds vibrant shades, fragrant flowers, and attractive foliage to home gardens. Its bushy growth and afternoon-opening blooms make it a lovely choice for flower beds, borders, and containers. Grow this colorful variety for an attractive seasonal garden display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Marvel of Peru flower colors, blooming habits, and seed growing.
What colors do Mixed Colors Marvel of Peru flowers produce?
Mixed Colors Marvel of Peru produces flowers in pink, red, yellow, white, purple, and various bicolor or patterned combinations. Different flower colors may appear on the same plant or on separate plants grown from the seed mixture.
Why do Four O'Clock flowers open in the evening?
Marvel of Peru flowers naturally open during the late afternoon, often around four o'clock, and usually remain open overnight until the following morning. Their fragrant blooms attract nighttime pollinators such as moths.
How long does it take Marvel of Peru seeds to germinate?
Marvel of Peru seeds generally germinate in approximately 7–14 days under suitable warm conditions. Soaking the hard seeds overnight before sowing can help improve germination. Keep the soil lightly moist and provide adequate warmth for healthy seedling development.