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Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form]

Also Known As

  • Dark Pink Four O'Clock
  • Dark Pink Marvel of Peru

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form] plant details

Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: nyctaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

1" bright pink blooms open in the afternoon, or earlier on cloudy days. A tough and reliable perennial which produces a large tuber from which the Four 'O Clocks return to grace your garden year after year.

Gardening facts about Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form] plant

How to Grow Mirabilis jalapa [dark pink form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"-30"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 4'

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aka Allioniella oxybaphoides, Quamoclidon oxybaphoides

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-11

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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