Product Description
Overview
The Yellow Mirabilis, often called the Four O’Clock Flower, is a vibrant and fragrant plant that blooms later in the day, bringing your garden to life with its golden-yellow hues. Known for its adaptability and long blooming season, Mirabilis is a favorite among gardeners who love easy-to-grow flowers with a touch of tropical brightness.
Key Features
- Produces bright yellow, fragrant flowers.
- Blooms open in the late afternoon and close by morning.
- Easy to grow and drought-tolerant.
- Non-GMO seeds suitable for outdoor gardens and pots.
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Specifications
- Common Name: Four O’Clock Flower, Marvel of Peru
- Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
- Plant Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cooler regions)
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Height: 18–36 inches
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Germination Time: 10–14 days
- Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
- USDA Zones: 7–11
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Growth Habit: Bushy and compact
- Special Features: Fragrant, pollinator-friendly, heat-tolerant
Planting & Growing Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
- Plant ¼–½ inch deep in well-drained soil after the last frost.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until germination (10–14 days).
- Grow in full sun for best flowering results.
- Water moderately and avoid overwatering.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
