Pollinator Four O 'Clock Seeds - Flower Plant

Pollinator Four O'Clock is a flowering ornamental plant known for its fragrant trumpet-shaped blooms and bushy growth habit. This warm-season plant commonly opens its flowers during late afternoon and evening hours, attracting pollinating insects to garden spaces. It is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. The plant performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular moisture during active growth.

Features

• Produces fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
• Bushy and spreading growth habit
• Suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in borders and containers
• Flowers open during late afternoon and evening

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Common Name (US): Four O'Clock
• Seed Type / Variety: Pollinator Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy herbaceous perennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 7-11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 1-2 weeks in soil temperatures around 70-85°F (21-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate regular watering
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches apart