Mixed Flower Colors
Produces colorful trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and other combinations.
Wildflower Mix Mirabilis Seeds for Sale
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Wildflower Mix Mirabilis Seeds
Wildflower Mix Mirabilis, commonly known as Four O'Clock Flower or Marvel of Peru, is a flowering plant admired for its colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms and attractive green foliage. The flowers may appear in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and mixed combinations. They typically open in the late afternoon and release a pleasant fragrance. These plants add seasonal color to flower beds, garden borders, containers, and outdoor landscapes.
Four O'Clock Flower
Mixed Flower Colors
Fragrant Blooms
Summer Flowering
Key Features
Afternoon-Opening Flowers
Flowers typically open during the late afternoon and remain attractive into the evening.
Fragrant Blooms
Many flowers produce a pleasant fragrance that adds interest to evening garden spaces.
Bushy Plant Growth
Develops branching green foliage and a naturally rounded growth habit suitable for garden displays.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Mirabilis jalapa
Pink, red, yellow, and white flowers
Trumpet-shaped flower structure
Flowers open in the afternoon
Pleasantly fragrant blooms
Attractive green foliage
Suitable for garden borders
Can grow in garden containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mirabilis jalapa |
| Common Name | Four O'Clock Flower; Marvel of Peru |
| Plant Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Wildflower Mix Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial, Often Grown as an Annual |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and branching |
| Flower Color | Pink, Red, Yellow, White, and Mixed Shades |
| Flower Shape | Trumpet-Shaped |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer, After Frost |
| Growing Season | Summer to Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–21 Days |
| Germination Temperature | 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Water During Dry Periods |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–3 Feet |
| Plant Spacing | 12–24 Inches |
| Flowering Period | Summer Through Fall |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Soak Mirabilis seeds in room-temperature water overnight before planting. This can help soften the hard seed covering and support more even germination.
Soak Mirabilis seeds in room-temperature water overnight before planting. This can help soften the hard seed covering and support more even germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny garden location or container with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the growing medium before sowing.
Choose a sunny garden location or container with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the growing medium before sowing.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Space seeds appropriately to allow room for young seedlings to develop.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Space seeds appropriately to allow room for young seedlings to develop.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Sunlight
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Provide full sunlight or partial shade and avoid excessive watering.
Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Provide full sunlight or partial shade and avoid excessive watering.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Once established, water during extended dry periods and allow enough space for branching growth. Enjoy the colorful flowers as they open in the afternoon.
Once established, water during extended dry periods and allow enough space for branching growth. Enjoy the colorful flowers as they open in the afternoon.
Bring Colorful Evening Blooms to Your Garden
Wildflower Mix Mirabilis adds colorful trumpet-shaped flowers and pleasant fragrance to outdoor garden spaces. With its mixed flower shades, branching growth, and afternoon-opening blooms, this flowering plant is suitable for garden borders, containers, and summer landscapes. Provide suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care to encourage healthy growth and seasonal flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Mirabilis flower colors, flowering times, and growing requirements.
Why are Mirabilis flowers called Four O'Clock Flowers?
Mirabilis flowers are called Four O'Clock Flowers because their blooms typically open during the late afternoon, often around four o'clock, and remain open into the evening. Their opening time can change depending on temperature, sunlight, and weather conditions. Many varieties also produce a pleasant fragrance during this period.
Can one Mirabilis plant produce flowers of different colors?
Yes. Mirabilis jalapa is known for its flower color variations. A single plant can sometimes produce blooms in different shades, and individual flowers may display contrasting colors or patterns. A mixed seed collection can also produce plants with different flower colors, depending on the varieties included.
How long does it take for Mirabilis seeds to bloom?
Mirabilis seeds generally germinate within 10–21 days under suitable warm and moist conditions. Plants can begin flowering during their first growing season, often in summer. The exact flowering time depends on planting dates, sunlight, temperature, and overall growing conditions.