{"product_id":"four-oclock-marvel-of-peru-flower-seeds","title":"Four O Clock Seeds - Marvel of Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003e91 – 105 days. Marvel of Peru seeds easily grow eye-catching and fragrant four o'clocks bursting in a vivid mix of red, fuchsia, canary, white, and striped. Marvel of Peru four o'clocks thrive in heat and are tolerant to a wide range of soils. Marvel of Peru seeds mature into robust and exotic 24 – 36” bushy uprights ideal for indoor planters and baskets to accent any room with authentic summertime aroma. Marvel of Peru four o'clock seeds in your garden promise to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and even the neighbors all season long. Approximately 400 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marvel of Peru Four O’Clock Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMirabilis jalapa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel of Peru four o’clocks can be broadcasted directly or sown traditionally after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior. Germination will take 7 – 14 days in full lighting and harden off to a partially shaded place in the garden. Plants can be uprooted and stored over overwinter in a moist medium in a garage or basement for next spring, yielding bigger and brighter blooms from the established roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 – 105 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 – 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly press 2 – 3 seeds into soil or broadcast directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 – 36” tall bushy upright with a 24 – 36” spread of dense 3 – 4” fragrant trumpet-shaped blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, consistently moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun – Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel of Peru four o’clocks tolerate a wide range of soils and known to be especially tolerant of dry and sandy soils. Four o’clocks have no known pests or diseases. Roots can be uprooted in the fall and stored over winter for more robust spring blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix of shades in red, fuchsia, yellow, white, and pink-striped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e1 g - Approximately 15 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e1 oz- Approximately 400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 1,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 6,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 32,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Peru four o’clocks can be broadcasted directly or sown traditionally after the frost but, for earliest blooms, begin indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior. Germination will take 7 – 14 days in full lighting and harden off to a partially shaded place in the garden. Plants can be uprooted and stored over overwinter in a moist medium in a garage or basement for next spring, yielding bigger and brighter blooms from the established roots. Lightly press 2 – 3 Marvel of Peru four o’clock seeds into soil 36” apart in average, consistently moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Marvel of Peru four o’clocks tolerate a wide range of soils and known to be especially tolerant of dry and sandy soils. Four o’clocks have no known pests or diseases. Marvel of Peru four o’clock seeds mature in 91 – 105 days as 24 – 36” tall bushy uprights with a 24 – 36” spread of dense 2 – 3” trumpet-shaped blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMirabilis jalapa\u003c\/em\u003e, or more commonly known as the Four O’Clock, is native to Peru and its warm coastal climate and was first introduced to Europe in 1525. 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