Mirabilis Four O’Clock Yellow seeds 2g

Yellow Four O’Clock Seeds

Bring colour and fragrance to your evening garden with Yellow Four O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa). This charming annual produces masses of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon, remain open through the evening and close again the following morning. Their sweet fragrance attracts evening pollinators, adding life and interest to the garden after sunset. Growing 60–75 cm tall, Yellow Four O’Clock is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, containers and naturalistic planting.

Product Features

• Bright yellow, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
• Flowers open in the late afternoon and evening
• Bushy plants reaching 60–75 cm tall
• Ideal for borders, containers and cottage gardens
• Easy to grow and attractive to pollinators

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Common Name: Yellow Four O’Clock
• Plant Type: Annual
• Height: 60–75 cm
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Spacing: 30 × 40 cm

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: April
• Direct Outdoors: May

How to Sow

Sow seeds 2 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Indoor-grown seedlings should be hardened off before planting outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.

Planting Out

Plant outdoors in May, once the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed.

Spacing

Allow 30 × 40 cm between plants to encourage healthy growth and bushy flowering plants.

Flowering

Flowers bloom from July to October, opening during the late afternoon, evening and on cloudy days, filling the garden with colour and a delightful fragrance.

Growing Tips

• Grow in full sun or partial shade.
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during dry weather.
• Remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
• Feed occasionally with a balanced flowering plant fertiliser for the best display.

Garden Uses

Yellow Four O’Clock is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, containers and patio displays. Its evening-opening flowers make it an excellent choice for planting near seating areas, where their fragrance can be enjoyed on warm summer evenings.

Why You’ll Love It

Yellow Four O’Clock offers something a little different from most summer flowers. Its fragrant blooms open as the day cools, creating a beautiful evening display while attracting pollinators. Easy to grow and long flowering, it’s a wonderful addition to any sunny garden.

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