Marvel Of Peru Seeds - Flower Plant

Marvel of Peru, botanically known as Mirabilis jalapa, is a fast-growing flowering plant widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It develops a bushy, branching growth habit with oval leaves and produces trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the late afternoon and remain fragrant through the night. This plant adapts well to warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. It is suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers, and establishes readily from seeds under warm conditions. Seeds have a hard outer coating and may benefit from soaking before sowing to improve germination.

Features

• Fast-growing plant with bushy, upright growth
• Produces evening-blooming, fragrant flowers
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Adapted to warm and sunny growing conditions
• Easy to establish from seeds with basic preparation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Common name (US): Four O’Clock Flower
• Seed type / variety: Mixed colors
• Growth habit: Bushy, branching perennial (often grown as annual)
• USDA zones: 9-11
• Planting season: Spring
• Growing season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
• Germination time and conditions: 7-14 days at 18-25°C; soaking recommended
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, avoid waterlogging
• Mature plant size: 60-90 cm height, 60-90 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30-45 cm between plants