This is a plant life whoseflowersyou hold off to see until good afternoon – hence , the usual name " four o’clock . " The name mirabilis is from the Latin " tremendous . " They open in mid- to late - afternoon and close again the next morning ( except on obtuse days ) .
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Description of four o’clock : Four o’clocks shape a well - furcate , bushyshrubfrom 1 to 3 metrical foot grandiloquent . inflorescence is generous , with plants covered with white , icteric , red , purple , and unusual bicolored blossom . Sometimes different blossom normal seem on the same plant . When come together , the flowers curl up tightly .
Growing four o’clock : Full sun in average - to - rich garden land is idealistic for four o’clocks . They will also bloom in partial shade , although plants will become lankier . They are very tolerant of humidness , air pollution , heat , and drouth , imbed them outdoors once the danger of frost has passed . Since they are vigorous growers , space them 18 to 24 inches apart . Four o’clocks material body tubers which , after Robert Lee Frost , can be dig up and stash away for replanting the undermentioned twelvemonth . Four o’clocks reseed .
Propagating four o’clock : By cum or by tubers . In quick mood with a tenacious growing season , you’re able to sow outdoors after the last frost . For shortsighted season gardens , you ’ll get early bloom by starting them indoors 4 to 6 week ahead of planting out . cum evolve in 7 to 10 day at 70 arcdegree Fahrenheit .
Uses for four o’clock : Four o’clocks make a peachy , low hedge . They can be used for adjoin walks and border or grouped in the heart of the border . Because the flowers stay open at night , they ’re attractive when implant near even action – such as illumine pools and terrace . Four o’clocks also grow well in large containers .
Four o’clock pertain potpourri : Jingles bears bloodless , rose , crimson , yellowed , and crimson bloom , many of them squish with contrasting colors . Tea Time series and Afternoon Delight offer a chain of colors .
Scientific name of four o’clock : Mirabilis jalapa
