Four o'clock flower Mirabilis jalapa mixed seeds for planting in home garden beds or balcony planters

Brighten your garden with Mirabilis Jalapa Mixed Seeds, producing vibrant, fragrant blooms in multiple colors ideal for home garden beds, balcony planters, and container displays. Known as “Four O’Clock” flowers, these plants bloom in the late afternoon and evening, adding beauty and fragrance to your outdoor spaces.

Four O’Clock flowers are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.

Features

• Vibrant mixed-color blooms
• Blooms in the late afternoon and evening
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Ideal for home garden beds, balcony planters, and containers
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
• Attracts pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa Mixed
• Type: Annual (Perennial in warmer zones)
• Flower Color: Mixed bright shades
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11
• Plant Height: 12–36 inches (1–3 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers for prolonged blooming; minimal care required

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
4. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant vigor.
5. Use in home garden beds, balcony planters, or containers for colorful seasonal displays.