MARVEL OF PERU
Mirabilis Jalapa. Half-hardy perennial
This flower may be treated either as an annual or as a biennial. As an
annual the plants are very compact and effective, the leaves and flowers
forming round glittering masses in the late summer and autumn months.
When the
roots are saved through the winter and planted out in April
larger plants are obtained, but there is no advance in quality over the
very neat and sparkling specimens raised from seed in spring. Sow in
heat in March and April, and treat in the same manner as Balsams until
the time arrives for planting out. A rich sandy loam suits them, and
they like full exposure to sunshine.
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