- Perennial 60cm
- Marbled white and pink-red flowers
- Flowers open at night
Description
'Four O'Clocks- Marbles White-Red' seeds
Mirabilis jalapa
- Perennial 60cm
- Marbled white and pink-red flowers
- Flowers open at night
Perennial to 60cm forming a rounded bushy plant with large green leaves. The fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers are striped or marbled, white and pink-red. Suited to borders and large containers. A Fleuroselect award winner.
Four O'Clocks are frost tender perennials, often grown as annuals in cool climates. The flowers open in the evening or on cloudy days, have an orange blossom fragrance and are attractive to moths. Native to Mexico, plants tolerate hot conditions and drought. Also known as 'Marvel of Peru' and 'Belle de Nuit'.
Seeds per gram: 9
Product code: H5-10
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 20mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 20-22°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Height | 60cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 75-85 days |
*Notes: Protect from slugs, snails and aphids.
How To Grow
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