McKenzie Four O’Clock Mix Seeds

Four O’Clock Mix produces fragrant 5 cm (2 in) trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon, filling the garden with colour in red, yellow, crimson, white, and pink. Many blooms are mottled, striped, veined, or speckled in contrasting shades, and hummingbirds absolutely love them. This easy-to-grow annual is also tolerant of poor soil and heat.

Why you’ll love it:

• Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that open later in the day
• Colourful mix including red, yellow, crimson, white, and pink (many bicolour patterns)
• Hummingbird favourite and pollinator friendly
• Tolerant of poor soil, heat, and drought once established

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
• Plant Type: Annual flower
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Light; 2.5 cm (1 in) per week
• Germination: 10–15 days
• Days to Bloom: 80–110 days
• Height: 50–60 cm (20–24 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: 12–15 seeds
• Special Characteristics: Fragrant; easy to grow; attracts hummingbirds and songbirds; deer resistant; tolerant of poor soil, heat, and drought

Suggested Uses:
Start indoors for an earlier show, or sow outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Plant in beds and borders where you’ll enjoy the late-day flower show. Great for pollinator gardens and summer colour through to frost.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.