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 50FPlanting Depth: 1/2″Germination: 10-12 DaysHeight At Maturity: 2-3 feetSun/Shade: Full to Partial SunSpacing After Thinning: 10″Approx Seeds per Pack: 35-40 Seeds
