MIRABILIS - Four O'Clock

(20 seeds)

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Unusual, colourful, and deliciously scented

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The Latin name Mirabilis means wonderful and these plants, also known as Four o Clocks or Marvel of Peru, live up to their exciting name. Read More

The Latin name Mirabilis means wonderful and these plants, also known as Four o Clocks or Marvel of Peru, live up to their exciting name. Apart from an incredible variety of flower colours, some of them sporting brightly coloured markings, they have a delightful scent that's sweet with hints of citrus. These clever plants don't strictly speaking flower at four o clock as the name suggests, but the blooms open when the light intensity begins to decline in the afternoon, remaining open in the early morning. In warm areas. the tubers will overwinter and resprout.

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

120-200 days

Plant Spacing

50cm

Plant Height

100cm

Flower Colour

Mixed

Product Details

Common Name: MIRABILIS - Four O'Clock

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 20

Days to Flower: 120-200 days

Flower Colour: Mixed

Plant Spacing: 50cm

Additional Features: Flower, Fragrance, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Repeat Bloomer

Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa

Germination Time: 14-60 days

Plant Height: 100cm

Sow Depth: 3-6mm

Best Months to Plant – Mirabilis
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓									✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓									✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Mirabilis
Method	Jan	Feb	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Mirabilis
Method	Jan	Feb	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Mirabilis
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Mirabilis
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Mirabilis
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Mirabilis seeds have a hard seed coat, so to get faster germination, soak them overnight after covering with hot, but not boiling, water. Sow two seeds to a container for easy transplanting with minimal disturbance or sow direct. Keep them moist until germination and then reduce watering. Unless you get bitter frosts in your area, your Mirabilis tubers will survive underground, returning every year.

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How to Sow

Mirabilis seeds have a hard seed coat, so to get faster germination, soak them overnight after covering with hot, but not boiling, water. Sow two seeds to a container for easy transplanting with minimal disturbance or sow direct. Keep them moist until germination and then reduce watering. Unless you get bitter frosts in your area, your Mirabilis tubers will survive underground, returning every year.

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Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →