Known to many as “Marvel of Peru” also known as “Beauty of the Night”. The pretty trumpet-shaped flowers are 2″ (5 cm.) long and open in the late afternoon until the next morning. Has a lemony scent that grows sweeter in the cool of the evening. A leafy, bushy, durable old fashioned plant that grows 24″-30″ (60-75 cm.). The showy red-rose, bright yellow, white or spotted and striped veined flowers resemble small petunias. Culture: Sow seed outdoors in early spring in full sun in well-drained, rich soil. Tolerates poor soil, partial sun and drought. The tuber can be dug in the fall in cold regions and stored.
Four O’Clock Mixed Colors
If you want fragrant blooms that open in the evening and surprise you with color, Four O’Clock “Marvel of Peru” delivers dependable charm. Easy to grow and tolerant of tough conditions, it brings sweet scent and vibrant flowers to sunny gardens.
Planting guide:
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Height: 24″–30″ (60–75 cm)
Planting Depth: 1/2″ (13 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1″ (2.5 cm)
Thinning Height: 2″ (5 cm)
Spacing After Thinning: 12″ (30 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–15
Variety: 768
Heirloom
| Attributes | Flowers, Open Pollinated |
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