Anthimanthaarai Seeds - Rose Variety (Four O’Clock Plant / Mirabilis jalapa / Chandrakanthi) - Fragrant Night-Blooming Heirloom

The Anthimanthaarai, botanically known as Mirabilis jalapa, is a beloved classic in Indian households. Often called the Four O’Clock Plant because its blooms open at the stroke of 4:00 PM, this variety features a striking rose-pink color. It is a resilient perennial that forms small tubers underground, ensuring the plant returns year after year to beautify your space.

Regional Names for Identification

• Tamil: Anthimanthaarai / Anthi Malli

• Malayalam: Anthimalari / Naalumanippoovu

• Telugu: Chandrakanthi

• Hindi: Guleabbas / Gulabas

• English: Four O’Clock Plant / Marvel of Peru

Why Choose This Variety?

• Time-Keeping Blooms: Watch your garden come alive every evening as the flowers unfurl like magic.

• Fragrance: Unlike many modern hybrids, this native heirloom variety carries a sweet, nostalgic scent that carries in the evening breeze.

• Pollinator Magnet: A favorite for evening-flying moths and butterflies, helping support your local ecosystem.

• Beginner Friendly: This is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed. It is drought-tolerant and thrives even with minimal care.

Quick Planting Guide

• Sowing: Soak seeds overnight for faster germination. Sow 1 inch deep in pots or garden beds.

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Watering: Regular watering until established; very drought-tolerant once mature.

• Growth: Reaches a bushy height of 2–3 feet. It produces plenty of seeds, allowing you to expand your garden easily next season.