Mirabilis jalapa
- Product number: 724500.1
- Origin: South America
- Latin: Mirabilis jalapa
The trumpet-shaped flowers, appearing in clusters, bloom from afternoon until the following morning. Sometimes, multiple flower colours can be found on a single plant, hence its nickname "Wonderflower"! The leaves are glossy green and compact. Reaching a height of 50-60 cm, it attracts countless moths.
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Latin: Mirabilis jalapa
Dutch: Nachtschone
Also known as: Wonderbloem
English: Four o'clock flower
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- Flower colour: Trumpet-shaped flowers in multiple colors
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: I
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: South America
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Mirabilis jalapa
- Dutch: Mirabilis
- Also known as: Miracle flower
- English: Four o'clock flower
