Details
- Bulb Size
- Top Size
- Flowering Height
- 60 cm
- Flowering Time
- June
- Colour
- Mixed
- Perfect For
- Scented
Mirablis Jalapa
M6521
With a name from the Latin meaning ‘amazing’ and commonly called the ‘Marvel of Peru’, it is little wonder Mirabilis ‘Jalapa’ is so fascinating. Remarkably, many different coloured flowers are simultaneously produced on the same bushy plant.
The buds unfurl from late afternoon onwards, earning this variety the nickname ‘Four O’clock Flower’. The blooms radiate a heady, sweet fragrance proving irresistible to nocturnal pollinators.
Kept frost free, Mirabilis ‘Jalapa’ is robust and vigorous, making it an ideal candidate for growing in patio containers and overwintering in the conservatory for an increasingly impressive display each year.
Care Guide
Mirabilis grow best in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Plant the tubers vertically, 2.5 cm deep and 30 cm apart in the ground.
Can be planted outside in late April, or started off indoors, in pots in early spring before planting outside in May. Provide consistent watering, ensuring the soil stays moderately moist throughout the growing season.
Cut stems back to ground level in autumn, before applying a thick mulch in mild regions. Elsewhere, the tubers must be lifted, stored over winter and planted again the following spring.
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Formosissima
M6771
The striking Sprekelia ‘Formosissima’ is aptly named, derived from the Latin meaning ‘perfectly formed and beautiful’. Clad in velvety crimson, the large, showy blooms strike a dramatic pose. The three lower petals are partially fused together and the upper three are separated, with one upright tepal and two laterally outspread.
At the centre, elegant, elongated stamens are crowned by golden anthers. Otherwise known as the ‘Aztec Lily’, Sprekelia are native to Mexico and are part of the Amaryllis family.
With their fascinating form and brilliant colouring, these tender Sprekelia ‘Formosissima’ bulbs make eye-catching additions to summer patio containers, and to greenhouse and conservatory displays.
