Mirabilis, commonly known as umbrella wort or four o'clock flower, is a genus of herbaceous perennials and annuals with a bushy habit. This cultivar features ovate leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge from the leaf axils, typical of the genus. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for beds, borders, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by seed or tuber division, offering spring interest in the garden.

Mirabilis, or umbrella wort, is a hardy H4 herbaceous perennial with trumpet-shaped flowers in spring, ideal for beds, borders, and containers in full sun.

Mirabilis

Mirabilis linearis is a bushy herbaceous perennial or annual biennial belonging to the genus Mirabilis, known for its paired, ovate leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers emerging from the leaf axils. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cultivation in beds, borders, and containers. Propagation can be achieved through seed or tuber division, with spring being the season of interest for this plant.

Mirabilis linearis is a bushy herbaceous perennial with trumpet-shaped flowers in spring, thriving in full sun and ideal for beds, borders, and containers.

Mirabilis linearis

Mirabilis viscosa is a bushy herbaceous perennial within the Mirabilis genus, known for its paired ovate leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers emerging from the leaf axils. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for planting in beds, borders, or containers. Propagation can be achieved through seed or tuber division, with spring being the season of interest for this plant.

Mirabilis viscosa is a hardy H4 herbaceous perennial blooming in spring, ideal for full sun beds, borders, and containers.