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Four O'Clock Seeds - Marbles Yellow-Red

Blooms are marbled in orange, yellow, and red, appearing orange from a distance

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Mirabilis jalapa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 25 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

A member of the Marbles series, Marbles Yellow-Red Four O’Clock is prized for the mottled look that this series is famous for. Vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers splashed with bold yellow and red marbling actually look orange from a distance. As its name suggests, flowers bloom in the late afternoon, giving your evening walk through the garden a dynamic pop of color. Their unique, tie-dye appearance makes them a standout addition to borders, beds, or containers.

  • A member of the Marbles series
  • Begin to bloom mid-summer until frost
  • Sweetly scented

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 9
  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Scarification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 35 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Four O'Clock Planting Guide to learn more.

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Four O'Clock Seeds - Marbles Yellow-Red

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Four O'Clock Seeds - Marbles Yellow-Red FAQs

What is Marbles Yellow-Red Four O'Clock also known as?

Marbles Yellow-Red Four O'Clock is also known as Marvel Of Peru.

Is Marbles Yellow-Red Four O'Clock resistant to animals or disease?

Marbles Yellow-Red Four O'Clock is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

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