Pink Four OClock 50 Seeds - Marvel of Peru Mirabilis Jalapa Pink Flower 4 Oclock Flower Seed Non GMO Heirloom Flower Seeds Annual Flower Seeds for Planting Outdoors

How to Grow Four O'Clocks Four o'clocks can be directly seeded into the garden or planted from nursery seedlings or tubers. They are heavy feeders, so rich, humusy soil is best; expect to feed them regularly in less ideal soils. Keep four o'clocks moist. Mulch around the plants to keep the soil moist and the plants blooming. After the plant is done blooming in fall, the tuberous roots can be dug up and stored for winter, then replanted the following spring. The two-inch-long flowers have five petals and are trumpet-shaped; they typically bloom in the late afternoon, from about 4:00 to 8:00 pm, although on cloudy days they may not bloom at all. This quick-growing plant often sprawls in the garden. It is often used in mixed border gardens, or in containers on decks and patios. Since four o'clocks bloom in the evening, plant them where you're sure to see them and catch a whiff of their fragrance. Place pots on decks or plant along walkways and on the edges of seating areas. They mingle and grow through other plants nicely, making a nice underplanting. Hummingbirds will visit your garden because they are attracted to four o'clock's tubular flowers.   Light Four o' clocks thrive in full sun (six hours per day) but will tolerate part shade, although the plants may become somewhat leggy in shady locations.   Soil Any soil type will suffice, but rich, loamy soil is ideal. The plant prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH levels.   Water Do not let these plants dry out; water whenever the top one to two inches of soil becomes dry. Avoid overwatering, as soggy roots can be a problem.   Temperature and Humidity Mirabilis jalapa is native to Peru. It prefers warm but relatively dry air conditions and moist soil.