Pink Four O'Clocks Seeds - Mirabilis Jalapa, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Pink Four O’Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) is a pink-flowered form of the classic marvel of Peru. Its fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms open in the late afternoon, bringing color and evening scent to summer borders.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fragrant pink trumpet blooms that open in the late afternoon
• Flowers from midsummer until the first frost
• Bushy 2–3 foot plants for beds, borders, and large containers

How to grow Pink Four O'Clocks seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors just before or after the last frost, once the soil begins to warm.

Prepare Your Materials

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

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep in moist mix.
• Nicking the hard seed coat and soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing can speed germination.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun once sown; seedlings grow best with plenty of light.
• Temperature: Around 70–75°F (21–24°C).

Germination

• Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days.
• Grow on until plants are sturdy, then harden off before planting out.

Transplanting

• Plant out after all risk of frost has passed.
• Harden off indoor-started plants for a week before planting out.
• Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade; the fullest bloom comes in full sun.
• Water: Keep soil moist; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out.
• Fertilizer: Monthly feeding with an all-purpose fertilizer keeps plants blooming in average soils; rich, humusy soil is ideal.

Bloom Time:

Blooms from midsummer until the first frost; flowers open in the late afternoon and evening.