Marvel of Peru Four O'Clock seeds
The Marvel of Peru, or Four O'Clock flower, is aptly named for its admirable beauty and its tendency to unfurl its trumpet-shaped blossoms in the late afternoon. As dusk settles, these vibrant flowers, displaying a captivating array of colors from white and yellow to pink, magenta, and red, release a wonderfully strong and sweet fragrance into the evening air. This intense perfume, sometimes described as reminiscent of tobacco flowers or citrus, makes them a delightful addition to any garden, especially near walkways or patios where their nocturnal fragrance can be fully appreciated. The fragrant blooms not only please the human senses but also serve to attract their primary pollinators, the long-tongued moths, ensuring the continuation of this marvelously scented plant.
Seed count: 25
Botanic name:
Mirabilis jalapa
Plant spacing:
12" - 24" apart
Color:
Yellows, pinks, whites, magentas, and striped blooms
Sowing depth:
1/2"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Attracting humming birds and for ornamental purposes.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90 - 105 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Pearl of Egypt, Pretty by night, Japanese Wonder Flower, False Jalop
