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Moms View Message Board: General Discussion: Archive May 2004: BEA is there another name for 4'0 clocks?
I can't seem to find them. hmmmm
Check the seed section. I have usually done four-o-clocks from seed.
If you can't find them in your garden shop - I mean a real, neighborhood, long established garden shop (or maybe Franks) - not a Home Depot type store - here's a site that sells them and has a photo. They are annuals in northern climates (which means you have to plant seeds every year), maybe perennial in really warm climates.
 Four o'clocks, Mirabilis jalapa, reminiscent of old-fashioned flower borders, will grow quickly and vigorously in today's gardens. Shrub-like, reaching three feet or more in height, they can provide a seasonal low hedge, screen, temporary foundation planting, or cover for bare spots around the yard. Single, tubular, highly fragrant blooms of red, white, yellow, pink, lavender or salmon dot the dark green foliage. The flowers open in late afternoon and remain open through the night. On dark and cloudy days look for them to open at any time. Four o'clocks need sun, but can tolerate poor soil, fumes, dust and smoky environments. They will endure heat and drought, but sufficient moisture will produce superior plants. Plant seed directly in the ground in early spring or find a gardener who will share transplants. First year plants will be a little smaller than second year transplants. While Four-o'clocks are listed as annuals, they'll grow as perennials in zones 7 through 10 by the forming of tubers, and will liberally re-seed.
I just purchased 4:00 from QCV, Cottage Farm's brand. I just planted them yesterday. Qcv has a fabulous selection of flowers from Cottage Farm. Check it out http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?nest=%2Fasp%2FIsItemNumberRedirect.asp&search=SQ&frames=y&referrer=QVC&txtDesc=four+o%27clocks&Submit4=Go
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