Four OClock - Marvel of Peru

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Four OClock - Marvel of Peru

The Four O'clock Marvel of Peru, 'Mirabilis jalapa', has flowers that often open after 4 pm for late day drama. They are lightly fragrant. Four O'clock grows and flowers almost anywhere including hot, windy spots. The 2 inch long, 1 inch wide tubular shaped flowers appear in colors of crimson, red, scarlet, white, pink, and yellow. The Marvel of Peru blooms in summer through fall. Four O'clocks prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade. They also tolerate a wide range of soils but they prefer a sandy well drained location. Water frequently for best results. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Marvel of Perus are excellent for pots or large tubs, and they make an great annual hedge. ... more info

 

Pepper - Sweet - Romanian The Pepper Sweet Romaine, 'Capsicum annum', produces a rainbow of pepper colors in your garden and on your table. Romaine Peppers are sweet and full flavored. They are perfect for salads, grilling or roasting. All three color stages can appear at one time. This pepper plant is a prolific producers. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter.

Four OClock - Marvel of Peru