About
A low, spreading rhizomatous perennial up to 15cm in height in flower, with bluntly heart-shaped, dull green leaves, hairy and purplish beneath, flower stalks bear single, white to deep pink flowers, up to 4cm wide, in late spring and early summer.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Bulbs
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, nutrient poor soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division of rhizomes
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases