Mirabilis Jalapa Forms Caudex

Add a touch of tropical elegance and evening magic to your garden with Mirabilis jalapa, commonly known as the Four O’Clock Flower. Celebrated for its swollen caudex base, vigorous growth, and fragrant, colorful blooms, this eye-catching plant offers both beauty and intrigue.

As the name suggests, the trumpet-shaped flowers open like clockwork in the late afternoon, releasing a sweet, floral scent that lingers into the evening. With vibrant blooms in shades of pink, yellow, red, or even bi-color variations, Mirabilis jalapa is a garden favorite that draws butterflies, hummingbirds, and admiration.

Why Grow Mirabilis jalapa:

• Unique Caudex Base: Swollen rootstock adds sculptural interest, especially in containers
• Fragrant Evening Blooms: Flowers open in the afternoon and perfume the garden with a pleasant scent
• Fast-Growing & Colorful: Produces masses of vibrant flowers in warm weather
• Attracts Pollinators: Loved by butterflies and hummingbirds
• Easy to Grow: Adaptable, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

Easy Care Guide:

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
• Watering: Moderate during the growing season
• Soil: Well-draining soil is essential.

What You’ll Receive:

Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size and shape from the pictured specimen.

Bring home this exotic beauty and let its vibrant, fragrant blooms transform your garden! Order yours today!

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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