Midday Mallow / Noon Flower / Guldopahari Seeds ( 10 Seeds )
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Bring back an old Indian garden favourite with Midday Mallow, also known as Noon Flower or Guldopahari (Pentapetes phoenicea). True to its name, each bright scarlet-red, five-petal flower opens around midday and closes by the next morning, so the plant greets you with fresh blooms every afternoon.
This easy, upright annual grows well in pots, grow bags and garden beds, and its jewel-red flowers look lovely along borders, on terraces and in pooja gardens. It is hardy, low-maintenance and a good choice for beginners.
Product Highlights
- Pack Size: 10 seeds
- Variety: Midday Mallow / Noon Flower / Guldopahari
- Bright scarlet-red, five-petal flowers that open at noon
- Traditional Indian garden flower with a long blooming period
- Upright, easy-growing annual plant
- Suitable for pots, grow bags, borders and garden beds
- Ideal for balconies, terraces and pooja gardens
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Recommended sowing season: Spring to monsoon (February–July). In warm regions such as South India it can be sown for most of the year.
Sowing Instructions
Sow the seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep in a seedling tray or loose, well-draining potting mix. Cover lightly and water gently with a spray bottle. Seeds germinate best in warm weather and usually sprout in 7–15 days.
Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, during germination. Once the seedlings have 3–4 healthy leaves, transplant them into individual pots, grow bags or garden beds, about 25–30 cm apart.
Plant Care
Place the plants where they receive full sunlight, ideally 5–6 hours or more daily; more sun means more flowers. Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry, and avoid waterlogging.
Add well-decomposed compost or vermicompost every 3–4 weeks to support healthy growth. Pinching the tip when the plant is about 15 cm tall encourages bushier growth. Tall plants may need light support. Flowering usually begins about 60–75 days after sowing and continues for several weeks.
Package Includes:
10 Midday Mallow / Noon Flower / Guldopahari seeds.
Note: Germination, plant height, flower size and blooming time may vary depending on seed handling, temperature, climate, soil conditions, sunlight and growing care. Product images show mature flowering plants for reference.