Description

Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis jalapa), also known as Four O'Clock, is a fast-growing annual that thrives in full sun to part shade, blooming from summer to frost. Its 2″ long, tubular flowers in crimson, red, pink, white, and yellow, open in the late afternoon, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Perfect for hot, windy spots and containers, this drought-tolerant plant can be grown in various soil types and reseeds freely, making it an excellent choice for an easy-care, vibrant garden addition. Ideal as a hedge, it’s deer resistant and low-maintenance.

26 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Native: Possibly Mexico
Hardiness: Tender perennial in USDA zones 9–11, usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–48″ tall
Variety Information: 2″ long, 1″ wide tubular shaped flowers of crimson, red, scarlet, white, pink, and yellow.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″–24″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″–24″