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Four O’Clock ‘Red’
Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
Type: Tender Perennial (grown as Annual in cooler climates)
Four O’Clock ‘Red’ is a vibrant, old-fashioned favourite that produces deep crimson to rich cherry-red trumpet-shaped blooms that unfurl in the late afternoon and evening, releasing a light, sweet fragrance. Ideal for adding colour and scent to borders, beds, and containers, these easy-to-grow plants thrive in sun and heat. In frost-free areas, they return each year from tuberous roots; elsewhere, treat as an annual or lift tubers for overwintering.
Plant Details
Type: Tender perennial (annual in cold climates)
Height: 60–90 cm
Spread: 30–40 cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Growing Information
Sow Indoors: March – April in warmth (18–22°C)
Sow Outdoors: After last frost (May onwards)
Germination: 7–14 days
Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
Care: Water regularly in dry weather; remove faded flowers to promote new blooms. In cold areas, lift and store tubers over winter.
Why You’ll Love It
Rich red blooms that open in the evening
Sweetly fragrant and pollinator-friendly
Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
Easy and rewarding — great for beginners
Top Tip
Plant Four O’Clocks where you spend time in the evening — near patios, porches, or seating areas — to enjoy their unique blooming time and subtle scent.
Perfect For
Evening gardens and sunset borders
Patio containers and large pots
Cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens
Low-maintenance summer colour
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