Yellow and Red Blooms
Adds bright yellow and red floral color to suitable garden spaces. Exact patterns can vary by plant.
Yellow Red Four O'Clock Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Yellow Red Four O'Clock Seeds
Yellow Red Four O'Clock is an ornamental flowering plant known for its colorful blooms featuring yellow and red shades. Commonly associated with Four O'Clock flowers, this plant can add bright color to garden borders, flower beds, and containers. It grows well in warm conditions and is valued for flowers that often open in the late afternoon or evening. Flower colors and patterns may vary depending on the variety.
Yellow and Red Flowers
Ornamental Flower Plant
Afternoon-Blooming Flowers
Home Garden Planting
Key Features
Late-Day Flowering
Four O'Clock flowers commonly open in the late afternoon and may remain open into the evening.
Warm-Weather Growth
Grows actively in warm weather and can flower through the growing season under suitable conditions.
Versatile Garden Use
Suitable for flower beds, borders, and appropriately sized containers with adequate room for growth.
Product Highlights
Yellow and red floral coloring
Commonly known as Four O'Clock
Often opens in late afternoon
Warm-season ornamental flower
Suitable for flower borders
Can grow in garden containers
Prefers sunny to partly shaded locations
Can develop a bushy growth habit
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Mirabilis jalapa (commonly sold as Four O'Clock) |
| Common Name | Four O'Clock, Marvel of Peru |
| Plant Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Flower Color | Yellow and red; confirm the color pattern with the supplier |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous perennial in warm climates; often grown as an annual in colder regions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally perennial in zones 9–11; may be grown as an annual in colder zones |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Growing Season | Warm season through the frost-free period |
| Sowing Months | Generally spring to early summer; adjust to local climate |
| Germination Time | Usually about 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 21–29°C (70–85°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Height | Often around 60–100 cm (2–3 feet), depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches), adjusted for variety and available space |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Select the Planting Time
Sow Four O'Clock seeds in spring once frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. In warm climates, choose a suitable local planting window.
Sow Four O'Clock seeds in spring once frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed. In warm climates, choose a suitable local planting window.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny or partly shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have drainage holes and enough room for root development.
Choose a sunny or partly shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have drainage holes and enough room for root development.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Soak the seeds in water for several hours before planting if desired. Sow approximately 1–1.5 cm (½ inch) deep and cover lightly with soil.
Soak the seeds in water for several hours before planting if desired. Sow approximately 1–1.5 cm (½ inch) deep and cover lightly with soil.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Light
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination without making it soggy. Once seedlings emerge, provide suitable sunlight and water as needed.
Keep the soil evenly moist during germination without making it soggy. Once seedlings emerge, provide suitable sunlight and water as needed.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Allow sufficient space for mature plants to spread. Remove spent flowers if desired, and monitor the plant for seed production and self-seeding.
Allow sufficient space for mature plants to spread. Remove spent flowers if desired, and monitor the plant for seed production and self-seeding.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Four O'Clock Flowers
Yellow Red Four O'Clock Seeds can add colorful blooms and seasonal interest to home flower gardens. With warm temperatures, suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care, these ornamental plants can brighten borders, beds, and containers. Confirm the expected flower colors and variety characteristics with your seed supplier before planting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about Four O'Clock seed germination, flowering times, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Four O'Clock flower seeds faster?
For more consistent germination, soak Four O'Clock seeds in room-temperature water for several hours before sowing. Plant them about 1–1.5 cm deep in warm, well-drained soil and keep the growing medium evenly moist. Germination commonly takes around 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
Why do Four O'Clock flowers open in the evening?
Four O'Clock flowers commonly open in the late afternoon or evening and may stay open overnight or into the following morning, depending on temperature and weather. This flowering pattern is characteristic of Mirabilis jalapa and helps distinguish it from many daytime-blooming garden flowers.
Will Yellow Red Four O'Clock plants produce flowers in both colors?
The flower colors depend on the genetics of the supplied variety. Some Four O'Clock plants produce flowers with contrasting colors or patterns, while others produce mostly one color. Check the supplier's variety description to confirm whether Yellow Red Four O'Clock is expected to produce bicolored blooms or a mix of flower colors.