Pink Four O' Clock are sure to add a splash of evening color to your garden! This bushy plant grows to 2-3 feet tall and is adorned with vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the late afternoon and fill the night air with a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance. The flowers of the Pink Four O' Clock have the unique ability to change color as they age, often resulting in a stunning gradient of pink hues on the same plant. Plant in spring after the last frost, and watch as they bloom from summer until fall while adding evening charm to your garden. Four O' Clock flowers get their name because they typically open in the late afternoon around 4 PM and stay open throughout the night. Â Besides its ornamental value, the flowers can be used to create natural dyes.
Also Known As:Â Rose Four O' Clock, Magenta Pink Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis, Beauty of the Night, Jalap Plant, False Jalap, Clavillia, Afternoon Delight, Garden Jalap, Evening Trumpet Flower, Night Blooming Marvel.
Plant Name: Four O' Clock, Pink
Latin Name: Mirabilis jalapa
Days to Germinate: 10-20
Days to Bloom: 75
Plant Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Bloom Diameter: 2 Inches
Growth Habit: Bush
USDA Zones: 2-11
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial 7-11
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
