Oxalis 14-15 cm

Oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) — perennial plant.

Oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) – perennial plant. Oxalis (lucky clover) has decorative purple triangular leaves and delicate small flowers; easy to care for.

Benefits

• Comes back year after year
• Hardy, easy to maintain

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Tolerates down to -5°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Oxalis triangularis
• Botanical family: Oxalidaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Purple foliage
• Exposure: Sun / partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -5 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 15-25 cm
• Mature width: 30-50 cm
• Flowering period: Summer
• Flower colour: Pink / white
• Fragrance: Subtle
• Soil: Well drained, adaptable
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring
• Pruning: Autumn / spring
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4018691
• EAN code: 6420384018691

Warnings

• Takes a few years to establish
• Prune in autumn or spring

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -5°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. Oxalis (lucky clover) has decorative purple triangular leaves and delicate small flowers; easy to care for.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: summer.