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Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush'

Also Known As

  • Orange Crush Four O'Clocks

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush' plant details

Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: nyctaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light orange, sweetly scented blooms, is a great addition to your summer lineup of colorful flowers. Blooms open later in the afternoon in time for passing butterflies and stay open into the evening so night-flying moths can get a sip of nectar, too.
A cottage garden favorite, this four o’clock has gorgeous saturated orange flowers with pleated star markings adding a hint of salmon pink as the flower matures. The sweetly fragrant blooms open in the afternoon through the evening and are pollinated by night flying moths. The dark green, healthy foliage is completely covered summer until frost with clustered flowers. Poisonous.

Gardening facts about Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush' plant

How to Grow Mirabilis jalapa 'Orange Crush'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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