Buy the Four-O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa) in Dubai & UAE — a delightful flowering plant, also known as Marvel of Peru or Bunga Pukul Empat, famous for its fragrant trumpet flowers that open in the late afternoon and evening, often in several colours on the same plant. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Four-O'Clock in the UAE

Four-O'Clock is an easy, heat-loving plant perfect for UAE gardens. Its richly scented blooms open in the cool of late afternoon — hence the name — and release a sweet evening fragrance, attracting moths and other pollinators. A single bushy plant can carry flowers in pink, yellow, white and even mixed or streaked combinations.

Key Benefits

• Fragrant trumpet flowers that open in the late afternoon and evening
• Often produces multiple flower colours on one plant
• Heat and drought tolerant, thriving in UAE summers
• Attracts moths and evening pollinators
• Easy to grow and quick to fill beds and borders

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Moderate watering; tolerates dry spells once established.
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-draining soils.
• Feeding: Light feeding with a balanced fertiliser supports flowering.
• Grooming: Trim back to keep bushy and tidy; self-seeds readily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called Four-O'Clock? Its flowers open in the late afternoon, around four o'clock, and stay open through the evening, closing by morning.

Are the flowers fragrant? Yes — they release a sweet fragrance in the evening that attracts moths.

Can one plant have different coloured flowers? Yes, it often produces several flower colours and patterns on the same plant.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.