Mixed Marvel of Peru
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Mixed Marvel of Peru: Vibrant and Fragrant Blooms
Mixed Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis jalapa), offered by OSC Seeds
The Mixed Marvel of Peru, also known as "Four O’Clocks," is a vigorous annual reaching 60 cm tall. Its bright flowers come in white, red, yellow, pink, and lilac, opening late in the afternoon and releasing a delightful fragrance that attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Perfect for informal flowering hedges, this plant produces tubers that can be lifted and stored over winter for replanting in spring.
Spread: 45 to 60 cm
Plant height: 60 cm
Packet size: Approximately 30 seeds
Companion plants: Zinnias, cosmos, sweet alyssum
Incompatible plants: None known
How to Grow:
Soak seeds for a few hours before sowing to speed up germination. Direct sow outdoors in late May or early June at a depth of 1 cm and at least 60 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 45 cm when they are 5 to 8 cm tall. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost in a soilless mix. Maintain at 21°C for germination in 7 to 10 days, then grow under lights at 15°C before hardening off and transplanting to a sunny or lightly shaded location.
The Mixed Marvel of Peru is perfect for brightening summer evenings with vibrant, fragrant flowers while attracting pollinators to your garden.
