{"product_id":"4-o-clock-flower-mix-seeds","title":"4 O'Clock (Mirabilis Jalapa) Mix Seeds 10+ (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 O’Clock Mix, also called Gul Abbasi, produces fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that open during the late afternoon and remain open through the evening. The mix can produce white, yellow, pink, rose, magenta and red flowers, with some plants developing striped, splashed or bicoloured blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bushy plants flower throughout warm weather and are especially enjoyable near entrances, patios and sitting areas where their evening fragrance can be appreciated. Individual plants may produce more than one flower colour or pattern during the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvening Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blooms open during the late afternoon and evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces a sweet fragrance while the flowers are open.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColourful Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes white, yellow, pink, rose, magenta and red shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some plants may develop striped, splashed or bicoloured flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushy Growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for borders, large pots and informal seasonal hedges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 5–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 12–14-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 18–24 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 2–3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, moist and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 8–10 weeks after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April, or again from July to August for autumn flowering. Protect the second sowing from heavy monsoon rain. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from January to March, or again from August to September after prolonged rain and the strongest heat have eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to May after the risk of hard frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoak the seeds in clean water overnight to help soften their hard outer covering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the final pot, individual cells or small pots with moist seed-starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow each seed approximately ¼ inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gently and keep the soil lightly moist, but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the pots in a warm, bright position until the seedlings appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant after 2–3 true leaves develop, keeping the root ball together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply whenever the upper inch of soil begins drying. Four O’Clock plants become bushy and may develop brittle stems, so provide support in windy locations. Remove faded flowers if you want a cleaner appearance, or remove developing seeds if extra seedlings are not wanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before sowing or transplanting. When buds begin forming, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/npk-5-15-45-fertilizer-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPK 5-15-45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lightly according to its directions. Check young growth for aphids, thrips, whiteflies and spider mites. If found, spray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the affected foliage while avoiding open flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the plants near an entrance or sitting area to enjoy their evening fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelter taller plants from strong wind because the stems can break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-pick snails and slugs that feed on young seedlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow a few seeds to mature only if new seedlings are wanted next season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trumpet-shaped flowers usually open during late afternoon as the temperature and light begin falling. They may open earlier on cloudy or rainy days and normally close or fade by the following morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach flower lasts for a short time, but established plants continue producing fresh buds over several weeks. Four O’Clock is best enjoyed as a living garden display because individual flowers may close soon after being cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo the flowers always open at exactly four o’clock?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The name describes their late-afternoon flowering habit. Opening time changes with sunlight, temperature and cloud cover, so flowers may open earlier or later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan one plant produce flowers in different colours?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Some plants can produce flowers of different colours or patterns on separate branches. A flower may also develop stripes, splashes or sections of another colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Four O’Clock return next year?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt develops a tuberous root that may survive and regrow in warm, frost-free locations. In colder areas it is usually treated as an annual, although dropped seeds may produce new plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does my plant wilt during the afternoon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves may temporarily droop during extreme heat and recover in the evening. Check the soil before watering because adding more water to already wet soil can damage the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I collect seeds from the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Collect the dark, hard and wrinkled seeds after they separate easily from the faded flower. Plants grown from saved seeds may produce different colours because this is a mixed variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 O’Clock Mix, Four O’Clock Flower, Gul Abbasi, Gul-e-Abbasi, Marvel of Peru, Evening Flower, Mirabilis jalapa, گلِ عباسی\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46253947748574,"sku":"Mirabilis Jalapa","price":80.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/four-oclock-mix-flower-seeds-pakistan-moji-mall.jpg?v=1790847450","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/4-o-clock-flower-mix-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}