Mixed Four O’Clock Seeds – Broken Colors, 50 Seeds

Add late-day interest to your garden with this pack of 50 Broken Colors four o’clock seeds. These bushy plants produce trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the late afternoon and evening.

Features

• Package: 50 four o’clock seeds.
• Botanical name: Mirabilis jalapa.
• Selection: Broken Colors. Random mixed colors.
• Plant type: Frost-tender perennial, often grown as an annual in colder climates.
• Suitable for sunny beds, borders, and roomy containers with drainage.
• Seeds only; live plants, tubers, flowers, and pots are not included.

Sowing Instructions

1. Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
2. Direct-sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.
3. Choose full sun and well-draining soil. Sow approximately ½ inch deep and water gently.
4. Keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged. Germination commonly takes 1–3 weeks around 65–75°F.
5. Thin seedlings to approximately 12–18 inches apart to allow branching and airflow.
6. For an earlier start, sow in individual pots indoors 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost. Gradually acclimate seedlings outdoors before transplanting.

Care

• Water regularly while plants establish, then water during dry spells. Allow the soil surface to begin drying between waterings.
• Use well-draining potting mix for containers and check moisture more often in hot weather.
• Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.
• Remove spent blooms and developing seeds to keep plants tidy and limit self-seeding.
• Plants are bushy rather than climbing and do not need a trellis.
• Protect from frost. In cold climates, developed tuberous roots can be lifted and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free place for winter.

Garden Safety

For ornamental growing only. Seeds and plant parts are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets, and wash hands after handling.

Seed Disclaimer

Germination is affected by temperature, environment, and planting techniques. We sell seeds only and do not guarantee 100% germination.