MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Rose)

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MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Rose) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Americas. While it is most commonly known for its bicolor flowers and vibrant color combinations, there are also solid color varieties available, such as the Rose Four O'Clock. Four O'Clock is a herbaceous perennial, but it is often...
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MIRABILIS jalapa (Four O'Clock, Rose) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Americas. While it is most commonly known for its bicolor flowers and vibrant color combinations, there are also solid color varieties available, such as the Rose Four O'Clock. Four O'Clock 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 Rose Four O'Clock variety produces flowers in a charming and delicate rose or 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."

The flower 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. Four O'Clock brings a gentle and graceful presence to the garden with its charming rose-colored flowers that 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.

Four O'Clock plants are popular for their attractive and fragrant flowers. The Rose Four O'Clock variety adds a soft and romantic touch to the garden with its lovely rose-colored 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, Rose

Plant Type: Tender Perennial

Family: Nyctaginaceae 

Native Range: Tropical America

Height: 12 “ to 36 ”

Spread: up to 30 "

Habitat: Garden, Waste Ground, Roadsides

Zone: 1 to 10

Exposure: Full Sun/ Light Shade

Blooming Season: Fall, Summer

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, bumblebees, ladybugs and Humming birds

Flower Shape: trumpet like flower

Flower Color: Red

MoistureDry /Moderate

Water Requirement: Medium, Average Water

Soil Type: Clay, LoamSand

Soil pH: 6.2-7.2

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

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