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- Q.4 O’clocks - What is the best way to dry and store 4 o'clock seeds from an existing plant to plant next spring?
- Q.Plant With Yellow Flowers - I need to know what this plant is. It has medium green leaves and yellow flower blooms all over it. ...
- Q.Planting 4 O’clock Black Seeds - I have 6 rectangular pots the measurements are 18 1/2 inch long x7 inch tall x 4 inch wide, how ...
- Q.Four O’clocks Turning Bright Green - I planted a few rows of four o'clocks a week apart. The first row Is blooming beautifully but now the ...
- Q.Replanting - Can I replant the tops of four oclock plants after pruning
- Q.Seed/plant Identification. - My wife was given some seeds and was told that the seeds were "4 o'clock" flowers. However, these seeds do ...
- Q.When To Plant Four O’Clocks - I live in central Texas and was given some Four O'Clocks by a friend, but I don't when would be ...
Asked by
smtedick on
August 12, 2016
44147Q.4 o’clocks
What is the best way to dry and store 4 o'clock seeds from an existing plant to plant next spring?
- Answered by
kh0001 on
August 14, 2016A.After collecting your Four O'Clock seeds, let them dry out for a day or two then store in a cool dry place through the winter. Keep in mind Four O'Clocks re-seed themselves plentifully, so go ahead and leave some seeds on the ground where they fall. You'll probably see more of these little beauties the following year.
These articles contain more information about Four O'Clocks:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/winterizing-four-oclocks.htm
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- Asked by
kendradawn12 on
August 16, 2016
37854Q.Plant with yellow flowers
I need to know what this plant is. It has medium green leaves and yellow flower blooms all over it. I thought was a pepper plant but, apparently, pepper plants have white blooms. So I am lost.
Answered by
Alisma on
August 16, 2016
Certified ExpertA.The image is coming through a little fuzzy but it looks like it could be a Mirabilis (four o'clock flower) or another ornamental in the Solanaceae family. Peppers are also Solanaceae
Check if the flowers look like these ones (aside from the color):
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm
http://nathistoc.bio.uci.edu/plants/Nyctaginaceae/Mirabilis%20jalapa/Mirabilis%20jalapa.htmWas this answer useful?10- Answered by
kendradawn12 on
August 16, 2016A.Thank you. Yes the yellow flowers on the second link you sent look just like them. Thank you Alisma for answering.!
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Anonymous on
May 3, 2017Q.Planting 4 o’clock black seeds
I have 6 rectangular pots the measurements are 18 1/2 inch long x7 inch tall x 4 inch wide, how many seeds can I put in each pot? And can the seeds Be close or further apart and do I need to put a couple holes in the pot for drainage or no holes needed ? And lastly is any potting soil ok to use ? Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 3, 2017A.All pots or planting containers should and need have drainage holes. This is important so that the soil can drain of excess water.
4 O'Clocks may be more suited to growing in the ground, but you can grow in containers-where they may become more of a trailing plant.
The depth of your container is quite shallow, so your plants will not be able to stay in this container for likely more then one season.
You can plant them into the ground at the end of summer or even cut them all the way back to keep them small.Always read the back of the seed packets for planting directions.
I would plant the seeds in a good quality potting soil and place the seeds every 2 to 3 inches apart. Cover with about 1 inch of soil.
Keep the planting medium moist but not soggy.Here is a great article about this wonderful perennial.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm
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Mrsagers on
May 10, 2017
78108Q.Four O’clocks Turning Bright Green
I planted a few rows of four o'clocks a week apart. The first row Is blooming beautifully but now the plants are turning bright green and are not as full. The back row is starting to bloom but you can see in the picture the color and size are quite different. Are they dying? Is that just what happens when they bloom? They are full sun after about noon. I water them in the am and pm since I'm watering my new grass anyway. Could my flower bed not have been deep enough? Front row is solid colors back row is the striped. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Maree Sagers
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Mrsagers on
May 10, 2017A.I don't think it's simply a different plant. They look even worse today and not blooming
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 10, 2017A.This simply may be a difference in variety of plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm
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paul.judy on
June 15, 2017
Harrodsburg,Ky zone 6Q.replanting
Can I replant the tops of four oclock plants after pruning
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 16, 2017A.You can cut or break off a branch with about 7-8 inches long and plant it to the ground or in a container. Don’t worry about root rot before rooting as Four O’Clocks can easily root from branch or stem cuttings. However, you must make sure not to overwater the cuttings to avoid rotting.
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Robert T Larremore on
July 1, 2017
Wilhoit,Ariz. 86332 Zone 8/9Q.seed/plant identification.
My wife was given some seeds and was told that the seeds were "4 o'clock" flowers. However, these seeds do not match any description of "4 o'clock" seeds I have found. These particular seeds are large(1/8th" to 3/16th" diameter), silver/gray in color, hard and round. They look like tiny,gray peaches. I planted them this spring and the plant itself has multiple stems with long narrow leaves surrounding each stem. No buds or blooms have appeared yet. Can you help with I.D.? Also, I don't have any seeds left or a digital camera to take a photo. Sorry.
- Answered by
David Wynne on
July 1, 2017A.Possibly Mirabilis jalapa from Peru. A google search will give you the answer.
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Anonymous on
July 2, 2017Q.When to plant Four O’Clocks
I live in central Texas and was given some Four O'Clocks by a friend, but I don't when would be the best time to plant them. As we are experiencing some pretty hot weather here in July, I don't want to lose them. Thanks.
- Answered by
DLarum on
July 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help you care for your new four O'Clocks
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