Four O'Clock Mirabilis jalapa Red flower seeds for planting in home garden or evening bloom garden beds

Add vibrant color to your garden with Four O’Clock Mirabilis Jalapa Red Seeds, known for their striking red flowers that bloom in the late afternoon and evening. Perfect for home gardens, borders, and evening bloom garden beds, this variety provides long-lasting, eye-catching flowers that attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.

Mirabilis Jalapa is easy to grow and ideal for gardeners who want low-maintenance, showy flowers with unique evening blooming habits.

Features

• Produces bright red blooms that open in the late afternoon and evening
• Ideal for home gardens, borders, and containers
• Attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds
• Continuous flowering throughout the summer and early fall
• Easy to grow and maintain for all gardening skill levels
• Adds vibrant color to evening and shaded garden areas

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis Jalapa
• Common Name (U.S.): Four O’Clock
• Seed Type: Annual flowering plant seeds
• Flower Color: Red
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering

Planting Guide

1. Sow Seeds: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in well-draining soil.
2. Light: Provide full sun for best flowering.
3. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
4. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to proper spacing after sprouting.
5. Care: Fertilize lightly every 3–4 weeks; remove faded flowers to maintain bloom vigor.