Four O Clock Flower Companion Planting. Supposedly the alkaloids of the plant make for toxic feeding of the Japanese beetles they attract. Long 5 cm.
I also have the lovely limelight four o clock and because of our freezing temps in winter I dig the tubers in fall just like dahlias and replant in spring. Grow four o clocks to add color to a partly shaded hosta bed and a low growing shrub border. Grow four o clocks in flower garden along walkways and in containers in decks and patios to enjoy the fragrance.
Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 11 four oclocks can be planted from seed or from the long carrot.
Four oclock flowers do best when planted in direct sunlight or in lightpartial shade. Apr 03 2008 A good example is planting four oclocks for Japanese beetles or radishes to attract bean beetles and squash bugs away from your main crops. Four OClocks may be grown from seed sown early indoors and transplanted outside after frost or sown directly in the garden after frost. Companion Planting Made Easy.