About
The flowers open pale orange with a yellow eye from dark orange buds, in autumn. A dwarf, bulbous, clump-forming perennial. The leaves have three narrow leaflets and are arranged in whorls around the fine stems.
About the genus
Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous, Evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in an alpine house in a container of peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit. Water well in autumn and winter but keep dry in summer
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust