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  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags
  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags
  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags
  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags

four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags

No.A024
High germination four o clock seeds bloom fragrant trumpet flowers at dusk. Drought-tolerant perennial for mass bedding and borders, easy to grow for beginners.
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  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags
  • four o clock seeds 20 seeds/bags

Description




Our high-quality four o clock seeds feature reliable germination rate and vigorous clumping bushy growth. Botanically named Mirabilis jalapa, four o'clock flower is a distinctive ornamental plant famous for trumpet-shaped blossoms that remain closed under strong daytime sunlight and fully unfurl in late afternoon and evening, releasing sweet fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators.
This variety boasts outstanding heat resistance and excellent drought tolerance, staying vigorous under high summer temperatures. It blooms continuously from early summer until the first autumn frost. Widely applied in garden border edging, roadside mass greening, courtyard natural landscaping and large-area flower bedding. Four o clock adapts to most ordinary loose well-drained garden soil with low fertilizer demands. Once the root system is established, only occasional watering during extreme dry periods is needed, making it an ideal low-maintenance option for hot climate landscaping and novice gardeners.

Planting Instructions

  1. Soil Preparation: Choose loose, well-drained ordinary garden soil; barren soil is acceptable, avoid long-term waterlogged low land.
  2. Sowing Method: Soak hard-shelled seeds in warm water for 12 hours to break dormancy, sow 1cm deep into loosened soil and cover properly.
  3. Germination Condition: Keep soil slightly moist, maintain constant temperature 18–28°C, seeds germinate within 7–14 days.
  4. Seedling Care: Thin seedlings to reserve enough growing space; full sunlight prevents spindly weak growth and promotes heavy blooming.
  5. Daily Maintenance: Water moderately only when soil completely dries; remove weeds regularly, no complex pruning required.

Specification

  • Plant Name: Four O Clock Flower
  • Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
  • Plant Type: Heat Loving Tender Perennial (Grown as Annual in Cold Zones)
  • Mature Height: 60–100 cm
  • Blooming Period: Early Summer to First Autumn Frost
  • Germination Temperature: 18–28°C
  • Growing Temperature: 15–35°C
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Soil: Adaptable to all loose well-drained garden soils
  • Planting Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Core Features: Dusk evening blooming, strong heat and drought tolerance, fragrant trumpet blooms, multi-color mixed flowers, minimal daily care

FAQ

Q1: Why do four o clock flowers only open in the afternoon?
A1: It is a photoperiod-sensitive species, blooming at dusk to attract night-flying insects for pollination.
Q2: Is seed soaking necessary before sowing?
A2: Highly recommended. Hard seed coats slow germination; warm water soaking greatly improves germination rate and speed.
Q3: Does four o clock need frequent watering?
A3: Mature plants have strong drought resistance. Overwatering easily causes root rot, water only in prolonged drought.
Q4: Can it survive hot summer weather?
A4: Yes, it thrives under high heat and full sun, perfectly suitable for warm area planting.
Q5: Is it suitable for first-time garden growers?
A5: Extremely easy to cultivate with strong adaptability, few pests and almost no complicated management.

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