I need info on planting 4 O clock flowers. When to plant,can they be started inside and transplanted or direct sow into soil for next year. ed moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
I soak mine over night and then just push them into the dirt, pretty low maintenance. I started mine a while ago because our growing season is so short. I don't know if you can start them indoors or not, don't know how well they transplant. Someone will be able to tell us though
You can do either one. But they are such easy plants and low care, I would just stick them directly in the soil and keep damp till they sprout. They are good size plants so might be a good idea to wait and plant in spring. Most get 3 to 4 ft. tall and spread out.
NJ is a maybe for this being a perrenial flower for you. It might be able to overwinter (if well mulched) and you may need to save seed & replant. NH was too cold for it to overwinter. Lots of colors, easy peasy planting to pot or feild. Mildy invasive (because it broadcasts seeds) where it can overwinter.
