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Wed, Mar 17, 04 at 17:48
| I just ordered 10 four o clock bulbs (local fundraiser for school). I thought they were grown from seeds? What is the difference between flowers grown from seed vs. a bulb. I have never grown these flowers, so am excited about trying something new in the garden. My mom had these flowers and I remember they had a sweet fragrances, characterisic of summer nights. Oh, what about sun exposure??? Full sun, partial, please help.
Are these easy to maintain - will I need to split or cut back each year. Thanks. |
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- Posted by NonaCook 8bFL (nonacook@aol.com) on Sun, Mar 21, 04 at 8:39
| They can be grown from seeds--right now I have about a million coming up from seeds--LOL--but when you dig, or pull a 2nd year or older plant they have a root similar to a sweet potato. I have dug up HUGH roots! Since I live in NW Florida, I don't know how they will do where you are in the winter. Mine die back and come up from the roots each year, but the soil never freezes deep. You might experiment by leaving one in the ground and digging and storing the others. What colors did you get? |
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| I have grown four o'clocks for years from seed only because in our zone 4 they simply would never survive through the winters though I imagine they could be stored like a dahlia tuber. In your zone, I imagine you could leave them in the ground and mulched, they should come back. Most certainly you will have seedlings in the Spring. Mine are in full sun. I believe they might need staking if grown in shadier areas. My plants make huge bushes that can be ruined in a heavy rain. Good luck. Mary |
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| I've grown them from bulbs before......I planted them pointy end down (like a carrot) and had good success with them. |
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- Posted by MeMyselfAndI 5/6 central OH (My Page) on Thu, Apr 8, 04 at 14:39
| With a seed, you don't know what color flowers you will get. The seedlings also produce smaller plants with foliage of a lighter color green. |
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| This was my first year growing four o clocks, and I planted the seeds in containers. I didn't realize they had tubers! My question is, I want to dig them up and plant them in the ground next spring, how do I store the bulbs for the winter? |
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- Posted by sylviatexas z8a Tx (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 04 at 19:20
| Since they're perennial in the ground here, I don't store them through the winter, but I do know you must keep them dry. Water rots them within a couple of days. I would think you'd handle them like caladiums or cannas: If yours don't make it, email me next year: |
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- Posted by boomchuckchuck southern CA (My Page) on Thu, Jul 14, 05 at 2:22
| I hear so many complaints about four o' clocks... how they are so invasive. For me, they are cheep filler, they hide the ground until I have more cannas, dahlias and glads. It's easy to dig up a tuber, and plant it somewhere else. They do great in pots. The plant may wilt, even appear to die, but a week later, you will see it emerging again. I have dug up near football sized tubers, which can grow plants nearly 5' tall. And overwintering...My mother in Idaho (it's rather cold in winter) doesn't dig up her tubers, they reseed themselves every year, or just grow back. An easy, tough, perfumed, lovely plant and all my hummingbird freinds agree. boomchuckchuck |
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- Posted by SEWigardnut 5 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 25, 05 at 8:31
| I planted mine 3 years ago south location next to the house and have had no problem. It dies back in the winter this year its about 4/12 feet high. I just love them. I just bought a yellow one. |
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