Zone 7 · Four O'Clock
Planting Four O'Clock in Zone 7
Mirabilis jalapa
✅ Four O'Clock thrives in zone 7 (hardy 2–11)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Four O'Clock outside
Last frost has passed. Direct-sow after last frost. Blooms open mid-afternoon and fragrance carries into evening.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
July – September
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
annual
How to plant Four O'Clock in zone 7
Direct-sow after last frost. Blooms open mid-afternoon and fragrance carries into evening.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Four O'Clock peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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