Four O'Clocks: Marbles Mixed - Nature's Evening Surprise

As the day cools and the sun begins its descent, Four O’Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) awaken, unfurling their trumpet-shaped blooms in a dazzling display of pinks, yellows, whites, and speckled marbled patterns. This Marbles Mixed variety is a true spectacle, each flower unique, like nature’s own watercolor painting.

A tender perennial that thrives as an annual in cooler climates, Four O’Clocks are prolific reseeders, ensuring their enchanting presence returns year after year. Growing into bushy, fragrant mounds, they reach for the late afternoon light, their blossoms attracting hummingbirds, moths, and evening pollinators as the garden transitions from day to night.

Once treasured in old-fashioned gardens for their charm and resilience, these heirloom favorites are as easy to grow as they are delightful to watch. Scatter them in borders, along walkways, or near patios, where their evening bloom and sweet, citrusy scent can be best enjoyed. With Four O’Clocks, every evening brings a new surprise, a reminder that nature always saves some of its magic for twilight.