1 4

Botanical Interests

Marvel Of Peru Four O'Clock Seeds

Marvel Of Peru Four O'Clock Seeds

$2.69
$2.69
~2.0 g (~26 seeds)
Sale Sold out

Free shipping on orders over $79

Product Details

Named for its characteristic of blooming after 4pm, fast-growing Four O'Clock flourishes almost anywhere including hot, windy spots, and tolerates most soil types. Fragrant, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Excellent as an annual hedge. Reseeds freely. Wonderful in barrels, tubs, or other large containers.

View full details

Your hardiness zone is

  • Variety Info
  • Sowing Info

Variety Info

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Native: Possibly Mexico

Hardiness: Tender perennial in USDA zones 9–11, usually grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24"–48" tall

Variety Info: 2" long, 1" wide tubular shaped flowers of crimson, red, scarlet, white, pink, and yellow.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.

Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 12 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
Slide 1 selected
Search
Search Reviews
Rating
Ratings
Which best describes you as a gardener?
Which best describes you as a gardener?
Who do you grow for?
Who do you grow for?
How do you prefer to grow?
How do you prefer to grow?
Write a Review (Opens in a new window)
12 reviews
  • Adrienne C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jan 16, 2025
    4 Stars

    I was happy this Marvel of Peru 4 O'Clock made it at all in the conditions: quite dry, rocky and "disturbed" (not native, industrial/cheap fill) soil, full sun, next to a wall that absorbs and emits heat, right in Denver, CO. I did add a soaker hose line after it had sprouted. It got about two feet around. Now that I look at the photo I don't know whether there was one plant or more than one there that grew. This was an experiment for me and I was delighted.

    Was this helpful?
  • Bethany L.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    This Marvel of Peru is the only one of the seeds that I tried to grow out of the 4 different types of seed that I bought from Botanical Interests. I hope it continues to grow now that I've transplanted it in my garden. Can't wait to see sum pretty flowers sprout out!!

    Was this helpful?
  • cecil o.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 5, 2025
    5 Stars

    Great products

    Was this helpful?
  • Jo
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 1, 2023
    5 Stars

    This is one beautiful flower!

    Was this helpful?
  • Karina H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 Stars

    I bought this from a local flower shop in NYC, I got a great number of yellows and pinks, they are beautiful and quick growers

    Was this helpful?
Show More