About
A spreading, semi-trailing perennial up to 30cm in height and spread, with reddish stems and trifoliate leaves of ovate, pinkish-orange leaflets in spring becoming greener in summer and deep magenta in autumn. Contrasting umbels of small yellow flowers bloom in the spring and 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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Bulbs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Hanging basket, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, sandy or humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or indoors in a conservatory, windowsill or alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases