Broken Colors Four O'Clock brings a playful mix of bi-colored and mottled flowers in shades of pink, red, rose, white, and yellow. This packet contains 200 non-GMO, heirloom, open-pollinated seeds. Fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers open from late afternoon into early morning, making this old-time favorite a lovely companion to an evening stroll through the garden.

This tuber-forming tender perennial can be grown seasonally where winters are too cold for it to persist. Flowers develop in about 70 days under suitable conditions, though timing varies with weather and planting conditions. Plants can reseed readily, so choose a location where volunteers are welcome or remove seed heads before they mature.

Germination Rate: 90%. Test Date: 10/25. AWSC.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: None

Why Choose Broken Colors Four O'Clock?

• Mixed and mottled colors: Pink, red, rose, white, and yellow flowers create an informal display rather than a uniform solid-yellow planting.
• Evening fragrance: Enjoy the fragrant blooms near a path or sitting area used during late afternoon and evening.
• Distinctive flowering schedule: Trumpet-shaped flowers open from late afternoon into early morning, adding interest after many daytime flowers close.
• Traditional garden favorite: An heirloom, open-pollinated flower for gardeners who enjoy growing familiar old-fashioned plants from seed.
• Tender perennial habit: Plants form tubers, with winter survival dependent on local conditions.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Follow packet directions and your local frost calendar. Choose a planting window suitable for a tender plant rather than relying on one date for every climate.
• Site and drainage: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and space for mature growth. Avoid persistently waterlogged areas.
• Sowing: Direct sow in prepared soil or start in containers following packet instructions for depth and spacing. Handle seedlings carefully when transplanting.
• Establishment: Keep the soil gently and evenly moist during germination, then adjust watering to rainfall, heat, and soil conditions.
• Containers: Use pots with drainage holes and sufficient root space. Check moisture regularly because containers dry differently from garden beds.
• Fertilizing: Use soil-test guidance or fertilizer-label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage foliage at the expense of blooms.
• Support: Choose a sheltered spot and provide discreet support if plants lean in exposed conditions.
• Manage reseeding: Remove mature seed heads if you do not want volunteer seedlings. Monitor the planting and nearby soil for new plants.
• Winter planning: Ask your local extension service about overwintering tubers in your climate. Do not assume plants will survive winter everywhere.

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Ways to Use Broken Colors Four O'Clock

• Evening gardens: Plant near an outdoor sitting area to enjoy the flowers and fragrance during their late-day opening period.
• Cottage borders: Combine the mottled, mixed-color blooms with other informal flowers for a relaxed planting.
• Patio containers: Grow in roomy, well-drained containers where the evening display can be enjoyed up close.
• Seasonal flower beds: Use as a seed-grown accent, allowing room for growth and managing volunteer seedlings.

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Bring fragrant, mixed-color evening blooms to your garden with 200 Broken Colors Four O'Clock seeds.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Flower colors, mottling, growth, and bloom timing vary with individual plants and growing conditions. Not every plant will display every color.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seed in a cool, dry, dark location, protected from moisture and temperature extremes.
• Planting Zones: This is a tender perennial. Use local frost dates and regional guidance when planning planting and overwintering.
• Ornamental Use: These seeds are for planting, not eating. Four o'clock seeds and other plant parts can be harmful if ingested. Keep them away from children and pets.
• Reseeding: Plants may reseed readily. Remove unwanted seedlings and manage seed heads where spreading is not desired.

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