Red, White and Pink

Four o'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa)

Very pretty banner Kurt!

Beautiful banner Kurt.

Great banner Kurt!

I've occasionally seen photos of these (didn't know they were called Four O'clocks - any reason why?) but have never seen one in real life. So an especially interesting and pretty banner for me, Kurt! Thank you!

Even before the magic opening hour, these are beauties. Nice job, Kurt.

My Mom grew these when I was a child. I always wondered why the name and was told because the blooms open after 4:00 pm. Makes a wonderful banner; and rekindles another fond memory from my early days. Thanks for sharing Kurt!

One of my favorite annuals! Thank you Kurt for the great banner!

Very nice banner, Kurt!

Aha, now I know! Thanks, Leon.

each flower blooms for one night , usually opening around 6 or 7 pm and closing the next morning by about 10 am
at which point it drops off and a seed is produced in it's place

and pattern repeats all season long , lots of flowers and lots of seeds

Wow! Now I need to see if it's available here or in France. Thanks!

TBGDN said:My Mom grew these when I was a child. I always wondered why the name and was told because the blooms open after 4:00 pm. Makes a wonderful banner; and rekindles another fond memory from my early days. Thanks for sharing Kurt!

Four o'Clocks were the first flower I grew as a child. My Mom had a flowerbed that she allowed me to sow in the ground and grow the seeds. I haven't since then, but maybe I will next year. I think I'll try and sow seeds next spring in a container or two in tribute to my late and beloved Mom.

"and rekindles another fond memory from my early days."