DamavandPro Jalapa Mixed Mirabilis Four O'Clock Mix Seeds: Magic of Striped Blooms

From DamavandPro, Jalapa Mixed Mirabilis Four O’Clock Mix Seeds bring a distinctive evening presence to beds and borders, with three marbled varieties producing striped and bi-coloured flowers. As the sun begins to set, the fragrant blooms open to perfume the garden through the night, and they can remain open until morning; on cloudy days, they may not close at all.

Best started under cover, these seeds are sown onto the surface of lightly firmed, moist compost in pots or trays, then covered to their own depth with compost or vermiculite. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted and gradually acclimatised to cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost. With plants reaching 60–90cm tall and flowering from July to September, they suit gardeners who want colour and scent later in the day, particularly when positioned where the fragrance can be enjoyed.

Key features

• Three marbled varieties with striped and bi-coloured flowers
• Fragrant blooms that open as the sun sets and last through the night
• Height: 60–90cm
• Sow February to April under cover
• Germination: 7–21 days at 20–25°C
• Plant out after risk of frost, spacing 30cm apart in full sun
• Flowering season: July to September
• Seeds can go dormant in dry conditions

Care

Sow onto lightly firmed, moist compost and cover the seed to its own depth with compost or vermiculite. Gradually acclimatise seedlings to cooler conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.

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