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Four O'Clock ‘Yellow’
Botanical Name: Mirabilis jalapa
Type: Tender Perennial (Grown as an Annual in Cool Climates)

Four O'Clock ‘Yellow’ is a sun-loving, bushy plant known for its lemon-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon — hence the name Four O'Clock. This charming, fragrant bloomer adds a splash of colour and sweet evening scent to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Each plant produces an abundance of blooms through summer, and its tuberous roots can be lifted and overwintered like dahlias in colder regions.

Plant Details

Type: Tender perennial (annual in frost-prone areas)
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)
Direct Sow Outdoors: May (after last frost)
Germination: 7–14 days
Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
Care: Water regularly; deadhead to encourage flowering. In cold climates, lift and store tubers for replanting next year.

Why You’ll Love It

Unique late-day flowering habit
Cheerful yellow blooms with a light, sweet fragrance
Excellent in beds, borders, and containers
Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Top Tip

Combine with other Four O’Clock colours like magenta, white, or striped varieties for a stunning sunset-inspired garden that comes to life in the evening.

Perfect For

Evening-scented gardens
Containers and sunny borders
Cottage and wildlife gardens
Drought-tolerant plantings

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