Mirabilis jalapa Mixture – The Multicolored Night Beauty for your Garden

Mirabilis jalapa, also known as Night Beauty or Four O'Clock, is a beautiful and striking annual garden plant known for its rich color palette and long bloom period. The Mixture variety offers a vibrant mix of colors, ranging from yellow, pink, and red to white and purple, giving any garden or balcony a spectacular look.

What is Mirabilis jalapa Mixture?

Mirabilis jalapa Mixture is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. This cultivar is known for its unique ability to open flowers in the late afternoon, usually around four o'clock ('Four O'Clock'), and to keep them blooming well into the evening. Mixing different colors in a single bag or pot creates a playful and colorful effect in any garden.

Characteristics of this cultivar:

• Flowers: Trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors, often with striking contrasts or multiple colors on one flower.

• Leaves: Bright green, oval to heart-shaped, slightly hairy and fresh in appearance.

• Growth habit: Bushy and medium-sized, suitable for borders, pots and flower beds.

• Flowering period: Blooms from late spring to early autumn; the flowers open in the afternoon and remain visible into the evening.

Applications in the garden

The Mixture variety of Mirabilis jalapa is ideal for various garden projects:

• Borders and flower beds: Add colour and playfulness with a profusion of flowers that stand out in the evening.

• Pot culture: Perfect for patios, balconies, and windowsills; the flowers open when you enjoy them in the evening.

• Combining with other plants: Works well with summer bloomers such as Petunia, Zinnia or Verbena for a colorful mix.

• Ecological value: Attractive to nocturnal pollinators such as moths, making your garden more biodiverse.

Breeding and care

Mirabilis jalapa Mixture is relatively easy to grow and maintain:

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; the plant flowers best in sufficient sunlight.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates slight drought but performs better with regular watering.

• Water: Water moderately; the plant likes an evenly moist soil.

• Temperature: Heat-sensitive; frost-resistant. Sow directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors for early flowering.

• Care: Remove wilted flowers to encourage new blooms and keep the plant tidy.