Four OClock - Marvel of Peru

$1.59

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

Bachelor Button - Sweet Sultan The Bachelor Button Sweet Sultan Imperialis, 'Centaurea (Amberboa) moschata', is a deliciously fragrant and an absolutely splendid cut flower. The easy to grow and very fragrant 'Imperialis' is a somewhat taller and improved variety. Flower colors are shades of white, pink, purple, lavender, rose, red, yellow, and burgundy. Sweet Sultans prefer a full sun location. The Sweet Sultan is an excellent cut flower and grows well in that "hot" spot where nothing else does well.