Mirabilis Jalapa Marvel of Peru Tubers

Ideal World Price Was £9.99 STORE HOMEPAGE First seen in Jun 2019

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Mirabilis Jalapa Marvel of Peru Tubers (10 Pack) The unusual and immensely pretty Mirabilis jalapa opens its gorgeous flowers in mid-afternoon on sunny days in the height of summer - only to close them again at night, hence one of its common names 'The Four O'Clock Plant'. Incredibly, each plant produces its flowers in a mix of colours - from deep-magenta, to pure-white, bicolours, and even bright-yellow - it's no wonder its called the 'Marvel of Peru'! Plant this beauty in beds and borders, and it will form a neat, bushy shrub that will grow to about 1m (3ft) tall. Alternatively, plant them in deep pots, like carrots would grow (you will see what we mean when you get them!) Grows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds and provide a dry mulch in winter to protect from excessive winter wet. Alternatively, plants can be grown in a pot and overwintered inside. Specifications Ideal For: Beds/Borders/Tubs/Containers Flowers: July - August Position: Full Sun Height/Spread: 100cm x 30cm Hardiness: Not Hardy/Half Hardy Annual Supplied as: A pack of 10 tubers, ready to plant now. Contents 10 x Tubers back to top