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 50F
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