Bi-Color Four O'Clocks Seeds - Mirabilis Jalapa, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Bi-Color Four O'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) is a bushy plant with two-toned trumpet flowers that open in late afternoon - around 4 o'clock - and stay open into the evening, releasing a sweet fragrance. Individual flowers often show color variation on the same plant, and the plants bloom freely from summer to fall.

Why choose our seeds?

• Two-toned, fragrant trumpet blooms that open in late afternoon
• Blooms from summer to fall on bushy, vigorous plants
• Easy grower for beds, borders, and large containers

How to grow Bi-Color Four O'Clocks seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Pots or seed trays with drainage
• Seed-starting mix
• Nail file or sandpaper for scarifying the hard seed coat

Sowing the Seeds

• Nick the hard seed coat with a file, then soak in warm water for 24 hours.
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light.
• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C).

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
• Keep the mix evenly moist.

Transplanting

• Plant out after all danger of frost; space 12-18 inches apart.
• Harden off for 7-10 days before planting out.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to part shade.
• Water: Water regularly; plants appreciate consistent moisture.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is fine; avoid heavy feeding.
• Extra: A tender perennial in zones 7-11 - lift and store the tuberous roots where winters freeze.

Bloom Time:

Summer to fall; flowers open in late afternoon and evening.