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Four O'Clock Seeds - White
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Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Jalapa White) - Mirabilis Jalapa white is a bushy tender perennial that can be grown from either a tuber or flowers seeds. In areas that get heavy frost, Four O'Clock plants will only survive as an annual.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 White) - Four O'Clocks take a quiet position in the garden during the day. However, as evening draws near, the flowers burst open and sweeten the night air with beautiful fragrance. What a lovely flower to greet you when you come home from work! Typically the flowers will remain open all evening and night until morning and on cloudy days, they may not close at all. Mirabilis Jalapa white is a bushy tender perennial that can be grown from either a tuber or flowers seeds. In areas that get heavy frost, Four O'Clock plants will only survive as an annual.
Caution: These flower seeds are 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.
