The Four O'Clock plant gets its name because the red, trumpet-like flowers open in the later afternoon. Easy-to-grow from Mirabilis Jalapa seeds, this shrub-like plant can reach 18 inches (45 cm) in height and nearly that in width. Four O'Clocks are hardy plants that prefer water and fertile soil; however, it is so adaptable in can grow in poor soil and with little water as well.  

SOWING:
Season: Annual
Sowing: March - April
Height: 45 cm (18 inch)
Blooms Time: Summer to Autumn
Environment: Full sun 
Germ temperature: 20 C 
Water: Medium
Depth: 1/4 inch (0.8 cm)
Plant Spacing: 12 inches (30 cm)