
Mixed Colors Four O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa) is a classic heirloom blend producing a full spectrum of warm‑season blooms. Expect rich magentas, bright yellows, creamy whites, rose pinks, and bicolors—each plant offering its own unique palette.
Four o’clocks open their fragrant flowers in late afternoon and evening, making them perfect for patios, walkways, and cottage borders. Plants form dense, bushy clumps and bloom continuously through the warm months.
Species: Mirabilis jalapa
Bloom Range: Magenta, yellow, white, rose, bicolors
Height: 18–30 inches
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Light Shade
Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch (large seeds)
Planting Instructions:
• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct‑seed outdoors after frost danger has passed.
• Use well‑drained soil; avoid soggy conditions.
• Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and keep evenly moist until germination (7–21 days).
• Space plants 10–14 inches apart for full, bushy growth.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
• In mild climates, tuberous roots may overwinter and resprout.