Four O Clock Seeds – Mirabilis jalapa Flower Plant

Four O’Clock is a fast-growing, old-fashioned ornamental flower known for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms that open in the late afternoon and release a sweet fragrance into the evening. Mirabilis jalapa produces flowers in a mix of striking colors including pink, red, yellow, white, and bi-color patterns, often all on the same plant. Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized areas, this easy-to-grow plant provides continuous seasonal color and evening garden fragrance.

Features

• Fragrant flowers that open in late afternoon
• Multiple colors on a single plant
• Long blooming season from summer to fall
• Excellent cottage and border garden plant
• Easy-to-grow and fast-growing ornamental
• Attracts moths and night pollinators
• Great for naturalized garden spaces

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Common Name (US): Four O’Clock Flower / Marvel of Peru
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Perennial (grown as annual in cool climates)
• Growth Habit: Bushy herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 inches tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart