Broken Colors Four O'Clocks

Type: Heirloom
Packet Size: 10 seeds

Mirabilis jalapa. Broken Colors Four O'Clocks are beautiful heirloom flowers known for their vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms featuring unique splashes, streaks, and marbled patterns of pink, red, yellow, and white. These colorful, fragrant flowers open in the late afternoon and remain attractive into the evening, adding charm and sweet fragrance to flower beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and highly productive, Four O'Clocks attract hummingbirds and nighttime pollinators, making them a wonderful addition to summer gardens. Their unusual multicolored blooms create a stunning display throughout the growing season.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Broken Colors Four O'Clocks from Seed

Planting Depth: ½ inch
Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Bloom: 60–75 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Planting Tips:
Broken Colors Four O'Clocks grow best in full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms. Soaking seeds overnight before planting may help improve germination. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge. Plants produce fragrant flowers that open in the late afternoon and evening throughout summer and into fall. Four O'Clocks may self-seed and can return from their tuberous roots in warmer climates.