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Four O'Clock Seeds (Mirabilis)

Mirabilis jalapa

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A rainbow of blooms form on glossy, deep-green foliage. Opening up in the afternoon, Four O’clocks are a delight in any sunny spot. Annual.

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Description

Four O’Clocks get their name because they don’t open until the late afternoon, creating much anticipation! This tropical wildflower has been a garden favorite for centuries, probably grown by your grandmother. An annual staple for any gardener.

Planting & Care

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

  1. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a
    spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
  2. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
  3. Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
  4. We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
  5. Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Spring to summer

Life Cycle

Annual

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Seed Coverage

1/4 lb covers 181 sq ft
1 lb covers 725 sq ft

Mature Height

12-36" tall

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
  • Waterwise

Life Cycle

Annual

Growing Zones

  • Zone 1
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Non-GMO

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

Yes

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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My mom's favorite

"I'm from Croatia and my mom loved these flowers but there they are called ""Ladies of the Night"" a much better name than 4 o'clocks!!!😊 they spread easily and open at 4 o'clock 🤪 but have slight color during the day… very hardy!!!"

— Korina (5/5)

Absolutely beautiful

"I threw seeds various areas, now I have color everywhere."

— She (5/5)

Absolutely love these - reseeds like crazy!

"I had no idea what I was buying when I got these seeds on a whim several years ago. Since then, my eastern facing Four O'Clocks have come back year after year. They are technically an annual but they reseed very strongly and act like a perennial. They are so happy, so colorful, and make me smile everytime I walk by them in the evenings. I have them between the house and front pathway in about a 2' wide garden area. I tie them up gently to keep them from falling over, they are so prolific and heavy. They grow to about 5' tall and 4' wide. One of my most favorite random plants in my garden. Zone 5b on a dripline, garden soil mixed with organic compost and mulched."

— TSK (5/5)

I will plant more!

"I received many compliments on my front yard"

— Fotonut (5/5)

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