{"product_id":"30-graines-de-belle-de-nuit-fleurs-plante-vivace-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"30 Four O'Clock Seeds (Mirabilis jalapa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMirabilis jalapa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour o'clock flower, marvel of Peru, false jalap, marvel of Peru: its flowers open in the late afternoon, scent the entire night, then close again in the morning. A remarkable botanical curiosity: a single plant can simultaneously bear flowers in different colors, and sometimes a single flower variegated in two shades—a phenomenon that greatly interested geneticists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant nocturnal flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers opening at the end of the day, with a delicate fragrance, throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, pink, yellow, white, often mixed or variegated on the same plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuberous perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e in mild climates, it grows back from its tuberous root; elsewhere, it is grown as an annual or the tuber is brought indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e its large black seeds ensure its return year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe seeds and tuberous root are toxic if ingested.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its black seeds, about the size of a peppercorn, may attract young children: keep them out of reach and clearly label your packets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged contact with the sap may irritate sensitive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, loose and well-drained, remaining slightly moist. It is really not demanding and tolerates drought well once established, thanks to its tuber. Adding compost is beneficial but not essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e its seeds have a hard seed coat: soak them for 24 hours in lukewarm water before sowing. Sow directly in the ground after the last frosts, 1–2 cm deep, or in pots a few weeks earlier. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 50 cm spacing: the plant becomes large and bushy. Plant it near a terrace or window to enjoy its fragrance in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil slightly moist in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cold regions, dig up the tuber after the first frosts and store it in a dry, frost-free place, like a dahlia: it will grow back more vigorously the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates an evening garden bed with other night-fragrant plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/products\/600-graines-de-julienne-des-dames-hesperis-matronalis\"\u003edame’s rocket\u003c\/a\u003e, or contrasts with the warm colors of \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-cosmos-blanc-rose-et-rouge-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecosmos\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-au-potager\"\u003ecombining flowers in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts long-tubed flowers, which open at night, are pollinated by nocturnal moths, especially hawk moths that feed while hovering at dusk—a spectacle to watch for in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt therefore supports wildlife that most gardens completely overlook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly ornamental: flower beds, borders, temporary summer hedges and large containers. Its dense growth makes it an excellent summer plant screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts name, “marvel of Peru,” dates from its introduction to Europe in the 16th century, where its nocturnal flowering and changing colors were considered prodigious. It symbolizes mystery and shyness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, wrinkled black seeds detach on their own when mature: collect them at the base of the plant or pick them as soon as they turn black. Clearly label the packet because of their toxicity. See \u003ca href=\"\/fi-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive yourself a garden that awakens when you come home in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866968142157,"sku":"3760335360213","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/20-graines-fleur-papillon-schizanthus-wisetonensis-fond-blanc_2057da3b-df44-48bf-9109-08034976bcd8.webp?v=1722455960","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/fi-intl\/products\/30-graines-de-belle-de-nuit-fleurs-plante-vivace-jardin-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}