Four O Clock Seeds - Flower Plant

Four O Clock is a perennial flowering plant often grown as an annual in cooler climates, known for its bushy growth and evening blooming flowers. It grows well in warm temperate to tropical climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, borders, and ornamental beds. The plant prefers full sunlight, well drained fertile soil, and moderate watering, making it suitable for seasonal ornamental garden planting.

Features

• Bushy flowering plant suitable for home garden landscapes

• Seasonal evening blooming flowers with compact growth

• Adaptable to borders, beds, and ornamental planting

• Prefers sunny locations with well drained fertile soil

• Suitable for warm temperate to tropical climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa

• Common Name (US): Four O Clock

• Seed Type / Variety: Open Pollinated Ornamental Flower Seed

• Growth Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Often Grown As Annual

• USDA Zones: 7 To 11

• Planting Season: Spring After Frost Or Early Summer In Warm Regions

• Growing Season: Late Spring Through Fall Flowering Period

• Sowing Season: January To March In Warm Regions; February To April In Subtropical Regions; April To May In Temperate Regions

• Germination Time And Conditions: About 5 To 10 Days In Warm Moist Well Drained Soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile Well Drained Loamy Soil Preferred

• Watering Needs: Moderate Watering With Consistent Moisture

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2 To 4 Feet Height With About 2 To 3 Feet Spread

• Plant Spacing: About 12 To 18 Inches Between Plants