The farmhouse Four O'clocks surprised me yesterday morning with their first bloom. I thought Four O'clocks were supposed to open at 4 or 5 O'clock in the afternoon, not at 4 A.M.!
The story behind these plants:
I have been on a quest to have lots of old fashioned plants in the yard and I remembered my paternal grandmother had a large four O'clock bush. I remember exactly where it was and that I collected seeds from it. So I bought some seeds and have started my own plants.
Meanwhile, in the front porch flower bed, a mysterious plant was growing. I wasn't sure if it was a weed or a plant, so I left it alone and watered it. I actually almost pulled it up last week because I had decided it must be a weed.
Well, as you've probably figured out by now the mystery plant is a Four O'clock, so now I should have plenty of them, in all stages of growth!
4 comments:
I don't suppose Four O'Clock is hardy for the Northeast (Zone 4)?
Hi Debbie,
I enjoy seeing all the flowers at the farmhouse.
Elizabeth
How sweet! You will have lots of four o'clocks to remind you of your grandmother and to beautify your farmhouse!
I have never seen this plant before. It is pretty and makes me think of morning glories. I too love old fashioned plants. I am excited as we are moving in the autumn and I get to design a new garden although I am going to be sad to leave this tiny one I created here.
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
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