Four O'Clock Flower Seeds Mixed Vilmorin - Night-Scented Marvel of Peru

Four O'Clock Flower Seed Packet Mixed Vilmorin (Reference: 5165541) invites you to discover the magic of night gardens. This remarkable plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa, turns your green spaces into a true floral theatre the moment the sun goes down. Vilmorin, a recognised specialist since 1743, brings you top-quality seed for gardening success.

A unique nocturnal flower display

The mixed Four O'Clock Flower puts on a fascinating show that delights adults and children alike. Its flowers, in a range of colours — pink, red, yellow, white, purple — open mysteriously from around 4 to 5 pm and stay open all night long, giving off a delicate scent. That trait makes it the ideal plant for gardens made for evening contemplation, for terraces where you like to spend summer evenings, or for town balconies.

Perfect for creating original beds, colourful borders or container arrangements, it lends a poetic dimension to your planting schemes. Professionals value it particularly for therapeutic gardens, for relaxation areas in care homes, and for sensory gardens where the day-night cycle fascinates visitors as much as it teaches them.

Botanical features and adaptability

This robust bushy plant reaches 70 cm in height with a spread of 40 to 50 cm, forming a balanced, decorative shape. Its soft green, heart-shaped foliage stays attractive even during the day, when the flowers are closed. The Four O'Clock Flower has the remarkable advantage of adapting to every soil type, from sandy ground to clay, even where fertility is low.

Its tolerance of partial shade makes it a valuable ally for the less sunny spots where other flowers struggle. It stands up remarkably well to sea spray and salt winds, which makes it a first-rate choice for coastal gardens. That toughness lets beginners and professionals alike get convincing results without any special technique.

Easy sowing and growing

Sowing Four O'Clock Flower seed is best done from April to June, once the last frosts have passed. You can sow directly in place, spacing the seeds 30 cm apart, or start them in pots for better control of growth. The seeds, which are fairly large, are easy to handle and germinate in 10 to 15 days at a temperature of 18-20°C.

For day-to-day care, regular but moderate watering is enough to keep up an abundant flowering that lasts until the first autumn frosts. Avoid excess water, which can rot the fleshy roots. A light mulch around the base helps keep the soil cool. The plant needs no particular pruning — you can simply remove the faded flowers to encourage new blooms.

Successful pairings and expert advice

To build harmonious arrangements, pair the Four O'Clock Flower with californian poppies and nasturtiums as tradition suggests, but do also try it with cosmos, dwarf zinnias or busy lizzies for shadier areas. Ornamental grasses such as fountain grass or blue fescue create a striking contrast with the bushy habit of the Four O'Clock Flower.

A professional tip: plant the Four O'Clock Flower near paths or windows to make the most of its evening scent. In family gardens it becomes a wonderful teaching tool for explaining natural cycles and how plants adapt to children. Take care not to plant it too close to other perennials, as it can self-seed freely and become invasive where conditions suit it perfectly.

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