Four O'Clock 'Red'

Red four o'clock has glowing red flowers that open in the evening with a sweet fragrance. It's the best variety for attracting hummingbirds, and it looks stunning in the garden.

This is my all-time favorite variety. I grow it as a foundation planting on the south side of my house. There's something special about the color, which reminds me of fruit punch. This selection has better coloring than other red strains I have tried. It came with our house and has probably been growing here for decades.

Four o'clocks are hardy in Zones 7b-11. In colder zones, grow them as self-sowing annuals. They are drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

Height: 24"

Spacing: 12"

Light: Full sun

Sowing Four O'Clock Seeds

Soak seeds for 24 hours, then sow outdoors after the last frost date. Lightly cover the seeds with soil. All parts are poisonous.

Home-grown seeds.