Four O'Clocks are beautiful and fragrant flowering plants cultivated for their colorful blooms and their unique blooming habit. Four O'Clocks produce trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of vibrant colors, including shades of pink, yellow, red, white, and bicolor combinations. The flowers often have a pleasant, sweet fragrance. Product Information Botanic Name: Mirabilis jalapa Application or Use: Ornamental, Garden Flower, Landscaping Germination Time: 7 - 10 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 2 - 3 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.    Product Information These plants typically reach heights of about 2 to 3 feet, forming bushy, spreading mounds with attractive foliage and flowers. As the name suggests, Four O'Clocks have a unique blooming habit. The flowers open in the late afternoon, around 4 o'clock, and stay open through the night, releasing a delightful fragrance. They close in the morning and may not reopen on cloudy days. The plant's foliage consists of lance-shaped leaves arranged alternately along the stems. Four O'Clocks thrive in well-drained soil and prefer full sun to partial shade. They're relatively adaptable and can grow in various soil types. The fragrant flowers of Four O'Clocks attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making them a welcome addition to gardens for pollinators. These plants are popular choices for gardens, borders, and containers due to their colorful flowers and their delightful evening fragrance. They're also sometimes used as a natural fence or barrier plant. Four O'Clocks are generally low-maintenance. Regular deadheading can encourage continuous blooming, and they readily self-seed in favorable conditions. Four O'Clocks are cherished for their vibrant and fragrant blooms, their unique blooming habit in the late afternoon and evening, and their attractiveness to pollinators, making them a delightful addition to garden landscapes. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.