Days To Germination: 7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Planting Depth:  ¼-1/2 inch
Spacing , Seed: 1 inch
Spacing, Plant: 12 inches
Plant Height:  12 to 36 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Or plant outdoors in well-drained soil in early spring, after all danger of frost,  when soil is  70 F. Cover seeds with ¼-1/2 inch of soil.

GERMINATION: 7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed. Space 12 inches apart.


SUGGESTIONS: Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Water plant when dry in the summer.

FOUR O CLOCK
Mirabilis Jalapa

Tender Perennial (Grown as annual in cold climates). A fragrant, 2 inch, trumpet-shaped flower in numerous colors. This bushy plant opens it¿s red, pink, yellow, or white flowers around Four O Clock in the afternoon, except on cloudy days. Can be grown almost anywhere. Tolerates hot, windy areas, and poor soil. Ideal in borders as a low striking summer annual hedge in cold climates. Also great in large containers . Can be grown as a perennial in areas where the ground never freezes.

• Plant Height: 12 to 36 inches
• Sunlight: Sunny location
• Bloom Period: Summer - Fall