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Broken Colors Four O'Clock Flower Seeds

Broken Colors Four O'Clock Flower Seeds

Tall Midsummer Favorite

Four O"Clock - Broken Colors (Heirloom) - Mirabilis jalapa

Perennial grown as Annual - A special variety whose starry 2 inch blossoms are beautifully splashed with showy contrasting colors. Their delicious jasmine fragrance floats on summer breezes. Easy to grow and reliable. Perennial grown as annual, summer/fall bloom, frost tender, and reaches a height of 2' - 3'.

Soil & Water: Start 4 week early indoors in seed starting mix or outdoors after frost in regular fine gardens soil. Keep soil moist until seed has germinated.

Planting & Growing:Poke seed 1/2" deep into soil and firm over. Space or thin to 12" apart. Flower heads will easily self-sow and become invasive so should be removed before drying if this is not desired.

Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 10-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 2-3 feet
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 35-40 Seeds
Quantity Discounts for Broken Colors Four O'Clock Flower Seeds
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Four O"Clock - Broken Colors (Heirloom) - Mirabilis jalapa

Perennial grown as Annual - A special variety whose starry 2 inch blossoms are beautifully splashed with showy contrasting colors. Their delicious jasmine fragrance floats on summer breezes. Easy to grow and reliable. Perennial grown as annual, summer/fall bloom, frost tender, and reaches a height of 2' - 3'.

Soil & Water: Start 4 week early indoors in seed starting mix or outdoors after frost in regular fine gardens soil. Keep soil moist until seed has germinated.

Planting & Growing:Poke seed 1/2" deep into soil and firm over. Space or thin to 12" apart. Flower heads will easily self-sow and become invasive so should be removed before drying if this is not desired.

Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 10-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 2-3 feet
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 35-40 Seeds

Planting and growing information can be found on the seed packet image. While Renee's Garden seeds are not all certified organic, they do not sell treated or GMO seeds and have signed the "Safe Seed Pledge". This seedline features unique varieties personally selected by Renee Shepherd for use in the kitchen or in bouquets.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Fragrant
  • Good for Beginners
  • Good for Naturalizing
  • Heirloom
  • Matures Early
  • Provides Quick Growth
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 7 - 10
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Mix
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Start 4 week early indoors in seed starting mix or outdoors after frost in regular fine gardens soil. Keep soil moist until seed has germinated.

Planting & Growing:Poke seed 1/2" deep into soil and firm over. Space or thin to 12-14" apart. Flower heads will easily self-sow and become invasive so should be removed before drying if this is not desired.

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