About
A herbaceous perennial with greyish-green, fleshy, divided foliage emerging in mid-spring. Pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers appear in the 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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, humus-rich 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, sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust