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Also known as Four O'Clock, this \u003cem\u003ebeloved heirloom variety\u003c\/em\u003e (Mirabilis jalapa) produces trumpet-shaped flowers in brilliant colors that open in late afternoon and release sweet, intoxicating fragrance into the evening air - a garden treasure since the 1500s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Marvel of Peru (Four O'Clock)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pink, yellow, white, red, and magenta blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely Fragrant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet evening fragrance fills the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Bloomer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open around 4 PM daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draws hummingbirds, sphinx moths, and night pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in gardens since the 1500s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for beginning gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in dry conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in hot summer weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Returns year after year from dropped seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel of Peru \/ Four O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (perennial in zones 9-11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 inches diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, yellow, white, red, magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 days from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late afternoon through morning, summer through frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem # 1019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual; plant after last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0-7.5 (adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Marvel of Peru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds germinate in 7-14 days at 70-75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established; then water only during dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal fertilizer needed; too much reduces flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessary - flowers drop naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some flowers to form large black seeds for next year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrilliant Trumpet-Shaped Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Peru produces \u003cstrong\u003evibrant trumpet-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in stunning colors including pink, yellow, white, red, and magenta. The flowers are borne in clusters at the tips of branches, creating a spectacular display when they all open simultaneously in late afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntoxicating Evening Fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers release a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, powerful fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e that intensifies in the evening hours. 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The plants form large black seeds after flowering that drop and germinate the following spring, often returning year after year to create a naturalized cottage garden effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuberous Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Peru forms \u003cstrong\u003elarge tuberous roots\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft in ground in zones 9-11 (grows as perennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDug and stored like dahlias in colder zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplanted in spring for earlier blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivided to create more plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown larger each year for more flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated beds for evening enjoyment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCottage Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Informal, romantic plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-border height and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening scent displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbird Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attract hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to grow, fun to watch open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pots for patios and decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or Screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy plants create informal barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel of Peru pairs beautifully with other evening bloomers and fragrant flowers including moonflowers, evening primrose, nicotiana, petunias, night-blooming jasmine, and angel's trumpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Botanical Interests Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Interests is committed to providing \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e with detailed growing instructions and beautiful, artistic packaging. 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