Bright Yellow Four O'Clocks Seeds - Mirabilis Jalapa, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Bright Yellow Four O'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) produce fragrant golden-yellow trumpet blooms that open in the late afternoon and close the next morning, perfuming the evening garden. These bushy plants grow 2-3 feet tall and wide, blooming generously all summer into fall. Note: all parts of the plant are toxic; keep away from pets and children.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fragrant yellow trumpet blooms that open in late afternoon
• Bushy 2-3 foot plants; blooms all summer into fall
• Evening-perfumed flowers for patios and evening gardens

How to grow Bright Yellow Four O'Clocks seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors up to 8 weeks before the last frost date.
• Outdoors: Sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Soak the seeds overnight in water, or nick the seed coat, to speed germination.
• Sow about 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun; plants also tolerate partial shade.
• Temperature: 68-70°F (20°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds typically germinate in 5-7 days.
• Move seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle.

Transplanting

• Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost, about the same time you would plant tomatoes.
• Harden off gradually over 7-10 days before planting out.
• Space plants 12-24 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun gives the best bloom.
• Water: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist.
• Fertilizer: Feed periodically during the growing season for the best growth.

Bloom Time:

Summer through fall; flowers open in the afternoon and fade the next morning.