Are four o’clock plants easy to grow?
Four o’clock are hardy, bushy perennials that can grow more than 4 feet tall. They can be easily propagated from seeds and their thick, fleshy roots. From midsummer well into autumn, four o’clocks produce bouquets of fragrant blossoms. In fact, the plants will often bloom until the first frost. Make a hole in the ground with the shovel, approximately twice as wide and deep as the root ball of your four o’clock flower. The spacious hole will make it easier for the roots to spread and grow into the new soil.
Where is the best place to plant 4 o’clock flowers?
Planting Location Four O’Clock plants like a sunny position, and they perform well in partial shade too. They refer rich, moist, well-draining soil. Because they bloom in the late afternoon and evening, plant them in a place where they can be enjoyed during the later part of the day. You can also grow four o clocks in 1 to 5 gallon-sized pots growing 2 to 5 plants per pot depending on the pot size. Keep the containers well watered and fertilized monthly.