When I first started growing Four O'Clocks, I thought they might be difficult to grow. I planted the seeds inside, coddled them, transplanted, gave them TLC. Now, having grown them for many years, I usually just plant the seeds directly in the garden. This year I didn't even try. Within the vegetable garden are volunteers that grew from volunteers that grew from volunteers. I transplanted some, left some where they were. They turned out very nice.
I don't think I ever bought or planted pink 4 O'clocks, but here they are.
These red ones are a very rich color, quite lovely.
I think I planted this yellow one in front of the house a few years ago. It comes up every year.
Honeybees generally stay away from 4 O'clocks, but there can be exceptions. It's possible that the flowers bloom before the bees are active, and close up too early.
This year I want to save seeds separately for each color. They are all nice, and have an antique feel to them.
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