MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Pink)

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MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Pink) is a herbaceous perennial, but it is often grown as an annual in colder climates. It belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family. Four O'Clock plants are bushy and can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm). The leaves are simple and ovate,...
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MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Pink) is a herbaceous perennial, but it is often grown as an annual in colder climates. It belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family.

Four O'Clock plants are bushy and can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm). The leaves are simple and ovate, typically green in color. The Pink Four O'Clock variety produces flowers in a soft and delicate pink color. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and have a pleasant fragrance. They open in the late afternoon and stay open until the next morning, giving the plant its common name "Four O'Clock."

Four O'Clock typically blooms from mid-summer to fall, generally between July and October. The blooming period may vary depending on the local climate and growing conditions. The Pink Four O'Clock variety of Mirabilis jalapa brings a gentle and graceful presence to the garden with its delicate pink flowers and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Four O'Clock thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate various soil types, including sandy or loamy soils. It is relatively adaptable and can grow in both cool and warm regions. Four O'Clock is known for its ability to tolerate drought conditions and can handle hot, dry summers.

The Pink Four O'Clock variety adds a soft and charming touch to the garden with its lovely pink blooms. They are often used as ornamental plants in borders, flower beds, and container gardens.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 375 39
1/4LB 1,500 155
1/2LB 3,000 310
1LB 6,000 620
5LB 30,000 3,100

Scientific Name: Mirabilis Jalapa

Common Name: Four O’clock, Pink

Plant Type:  Perennial

Family: Nyctaginaceae 

Native Range: Tropical America

Height: 24 " to 36 "

Spread: 24 to 36 "

Habitat: Garden and Waste Ground

Zone: 9 to 11

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Summer, Fall

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies and Humming birds

Flower Shape: Round Petals with Long Stamens Inside, Trumpet like Flower

Flower Color: Pink

Moisture: Average

Water Requirement: Medium, Average Water

Soil Type: Chalk, LoamSand

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral 

Uses: Beds and Borders, Ornamental,Rain Garden, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers

 

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