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Four O'Clock Seeds - Yellow
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Four O'Clock (Mirabilis Jalapa Yellow) - Hummingbirds will visit the garden all summer long! This sweetly scented perennial grows easily from Mirabilis Jalapa flower seeds and the hummingbirds love it. The plants are leafy, shrub-like, multi-branched tender perennials that typically grow 18 - 36 inches tall and just as wide.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 Yellow) - Hummingbirds will visit the garden all summer long! This sweetly scented perennial grows easily from Mirabilis Jalapa flower seeds and the hummingbirds love it. The plants are leafy, shrub-like, multi-branched tender perennials that typically grow 18 - 36 inches tall and just as wide.
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.
