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Marvel of Peru Four O'Clocks

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SKU: 0288-P25
$4.25

Item Details

Four O’Clocks, also known as Marvel of Peru, open their fragrant flowers in the late afternoon and stay open until the next morning. Plant near walkways or patios where their sweet-smelling fragrance can be enjoyed.


Blooms range from white to magenta and attract pollinators such as hummingbird moths.


A tender perennial, often grown as an annual, this species grows 2-3' tall and can self-sow.


  • Conventional
  • Tender perennial/annual plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
  • Great for ornamental plantings and as a cut flower


Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after the last frost. Can also be direct-seeded outdoors after last frost. Prefers average soil. Plant near a patio, door, or window to catch their heavenly scent. May self-seed in mild climates.

  • Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost
  • Germination: 5-18 Days
  • Plant Outdoors: 12-18” Apart
  • Light: Sun/Partial Shade

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Beautiful colorful flowers

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I really thought these would be more of a vining variety but was pleasantly surprised to see they are more like a 3ft tall bush and have flowers of all different colors that bloom after the sun sets. It is very beautiful and I will definitely be growing more.