Formula Mix, Four O'clock Seeds
Key Attributes
Key Attributes
Product Details
Weight
0.01Depth
0.2Height
4.5Width
3.25Plant Height
18-36"Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapaSeed Type
SeedAdditional Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Extended Blooms, Ground CoverSeeds Per Gram
13Seeds Per Pound
6,000Packet
50 SeedsSow Depth
1/4"Seeds Per Ounce
375Breed
Open-pollinatedSun
Full SunGrowing Conditions
Container FriendlyLife Cycle
PerennialSow Method
Direct Sow,TransplantCategories
FlowersDays To Maturity (# Days)
75Components
Growing Instructions
Learning Download: How to Grow Four O’clock
Four O’clock flowers get their name because they bloom in correlation with changes to light and temperatures, usually in the evenings between 4 and 8 p.m. They bloom in a trumpet shape with many different color varieties.
Before Planting: Four O’clock seeds don’t require pretreatment to germinate and sprout easily if planted in warm, moist soil.
Planting: Begin the seeds indoors up to six week before the last frost. Move the seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost, however use a hardening off process to slowly acclimate them to the outdoors.
Watering: Four O’clocks only need occasional watering.
Fertilizer: Plant Four O’clock flowers in rich, composted soil because they are heavy feeders.
Days to Maturity: Four O’clocks bloom from June through first frost.
Harvesting: Because of their short blooming period, Four O’clock flowers typically aren’t harvested as cut flowers.
Tips: Keep in mind, Four O’clocks are toxic compounds that can cause digestive issues or skin irritation.
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