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Four O'Clock Seeds - Pink
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Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Jalapa Pink) - The hummingbirds will love your garden when you grow these fragrant flowers from Four O'Clock seeds! These old-fashioned favorites have a bright trumpet-shaped flower that is very distinctive. The plants got their name because they open in mid-afternoon.MORE FOUR O'CLOCK OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
1 pound per 1,000 square feet or 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 24 inches
Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Jalapa Pink) - The hummingbirds will love your garden when you grow these fragrant flowers from Four O'Clock seeds! These old-fashioned favorites have a bright trumpet shaped flower that is very distinctive. The plants got their name because they open in mid-afternoon. Its blooms will remain open overnight, and close in early morning. Generally, the flowers will remain open on cloudy days as well.
Caution: This flower seed is poisonous.
Common Questions
Do hummingbirds like four o’clock flowers?
Yes, hummingbirds enjoy four o'clock flowers. They will attract them in the late afternoon/evening when the flowers open.
Can I plant four o’clocks in pots?
While four o'clocks can be grown in containers, they are very large plants so you will need to opt for a large barrel or oversized container to accommodate them as they grow.
What companion plants are good for four o’clock flowers?
The best companion plants for four o'clock plants include summer phlox, zinnias, and morning glorys.
Are pollinators attracted to four o’clock flowers?
Yes, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all like the four o'clock flowers.
