Mirabilis jalapa | Red Four O’clock | 10 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Type | Perennial |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Peat |
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Mirabilis jalapa Red is a perennial in the Nyctaginaceae family. Its native range is Mexico to Central America. The Aztecs cultivated it for ornamental and medicinal purposes. Beautiful funnel-shaped Red flowers 1-2 inches long with several blooms out at once. The flowers open up between 4 and 8 p.m. The flowers have a sweet smell and are sometimes strong throughout the evening, then closed by the morning. They do re-seed easily in temperate zones and can make huge tubers. They can grow to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide. They prefer full sun and average water needs. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds are attracted to it. Zones 7-11 Germination Soak seeds overnight. Sow seeds 1" deep and lightly cover with soil. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-60 days.