Mirabilis - Four o'Clock Tubers
Discover the enchanting Mirabilis, or Four o'Clocks, native to Central and South America. These plants are celebrated for their bushy form and captivating, fragrant flowers that bloom in a delightful array of colors, often with unique stripes and splotches on a single plant. Opening in the late afternoon and perfuming the night air, they are perfect for patios and porches. This collection includes 10 tuberous roots, offering a vibrant display of mixed colors from summer through fall. Tuberous roots can be overwintered indoors in cooler climates.
$10.37
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
2993
/ 3259
#2993 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
Includes
10
/ tuberous roots
Who it's for
- Low Maintenance & Vigor
- Evening Fragrance & Appeal
- Pollinator Magnet & Adaptability
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Self-Seeding
- Seed Toxicity Risk
- Daytime Closure
Key Specs
Includes
10 tuberous roots
Planting Depth
4-6 inches
Proximity
18-24 inches apart
Planting Season
Spring
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Water Quantity
Moderate
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun
Zones
8-10
Features
- Fragrant, multi-colored flowers open late afternoon.
- Blooms remain open throughout the night.
- Single plant yields varied colors and patterns.
- Tuberous roots allow for indoor overwintering.
- Ideal for patios and porches.
- Grows to a substantial 3.5 ft. tall.
- Produces a 2 ft. spread.
- Includes 10 tuberous roots.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Mirabilis tubers for vigorous growth and the classic, sweet evening fragrance. The ease of planting and rapid foliage emergence suggest high initial viability. Established plants are resilient, thriving across various soils and delivering a vibrant, mixed color display. This product is viewed as a high reward, low maintenance addition to the evening garden. A minor concern noted by some is variability in tuber sprouting, with occasional reports of duds or smaller than expected stock. Despite this inconsistency, the strong performance and excellent value of the resulting prolific flowering make this purchase highly worthwhile for gardeners.
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