Mirabilis Four O'Clock Tea Time Mix Flower Seeds, Planting

The Mirabilis Four O'Clock Tea Time Mix Flower Seeds offer a beautiful and fragrant addition to your garden. Known for their vibrant, colorful blooms and evening fragrance, Four O'Clocks are perfect for adding unique beauty to your garden beds, containers, or borders.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Common Name: Four O'Clock, Tea Time Mix
• Bloom Color: A delightful mix of pink, red, yellow, white, and purple flowers
• Plant Type: Perennial (treated as an annual in cooler climates)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading growth with a somewhat sprawling habit
• Height & Spread: Typically 12-18 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 (generally treated as an annual in colder climates)

Why Grow Mirabilis Four O'Clock Tea Time Mix?

• Fragrant Blooms: Four O'Clocks are known for their sweet fragrance that becomes more intense in the evening, making them perfect for evening gardens or patios.
• Colorful Mix: The Tea Time Mix offers a wide range of colors, creating a lively and vibrant display.
• Easy to Grow: These plants are easy to cultivate and care for, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Four O'Clocks attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden.
• Versatile: Great for containers, hanging baskets, flower beds, and borders, bringing color to any space.

Planting & Care Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation & Sowing:
   • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
   • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining, moist seed-starting mix.
   • Keep soil consistently moist and maintain temperatures between 70-75°F (21-24°C) for germination, which usually occurs within 10-14 days.
2. Transplanting & Growth:
   • Once seedlings are established and the danger of frost has passed, transplant them outdoors.
   • Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow them to grow and spread freely.
   • Four O'Clocks can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, though they may flower best in full sun.
3. Maintenance:
   • Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
   • Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
   • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer.

Winter Care:

• In cooler climates, treat Four O'Clocks as an annual, as they are sensitive to frost.
• In warmer climates, they may return year after year, especially if protected from cold temperatures.

Ideal For:

• Evening Gardens: The sweet scent becomes more pronounced in the evening, perfect for adding fragrance to your space at night.
• Borders, flower beds, and containers: Adds vibrant color and a pleasant fragrance wherever planted.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enriching your garden's ecosystem.

Bring the colorful and fragrant beauty of the Mirabilis Four O'Clock Tea Time Mix to your garden this season. These easy-to-grow plants will bloom in vibrant colors, filling your garden with both visual appeal and a lovely fragrance. Order your seeds today!