The tender perennial Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' (four o'clocks) yields showy, striped and multi-coloured white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer. This plant is upright and has matte and medium textured foliage that is faded green in colour.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This tender perennial attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' (four o'clocks) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' (four o'clocks) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
