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Summer Oxalis Collection

Oxalis triangularis sp., Atropurpurea, Fanny

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Collection contains 40 plants

  • 10 x Oxalis triangularis
  • 15 x Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionacea Atropurpurea
  • 15 x Oxalis triangularis 'Fanny'

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A collection of Oxalis triangularis, three different varieties to plant in pots or hanging baskets that will need protection during winter, as they are sensitive to cold temperatures. The botanic species displays marbled burgundy-red foliage and pink to white flowers, the 'Atropurpurea' variety has chocolate-black leaves with dark purple spots and pale pink flowers, while the cultivar 'Fanny' features large green leaves speckled with silver and soft pink flowers. These small bulbs bloom for months, from May-June to October, and they are not invasive.
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Collection items (40 plants)

Description

This is a collection of Oxalis triangularis, small bulbs known as red clover. It brings together three different varieties, the species Oxalis triangularis, its variant Oxalis triangularis subsp.papilionacea Atropurpurea, and Oxalis 'Fanny'. All three form small clumps of about twenty centimetres and have clover-like foliage and a very long flowering period from spring to autumn in pastel pink tones, but their foliage colour is different. Oxalis triangularis is not very hardy and non-invasive, it looks great in a hanging basket or a flower pot, away from the scorching sun. This trendy little plant fits perfectly into a contemporary interior.

This collection consists of:

- x 10 Oxalis triangularis - Purple Clover: foliage marbled with magenta pink and flowers in shades of pink and white. An award-winning variety at Courson.

- x 15 Oxalis triangularis ssp.papilionacea Atropurpurea: leaves in black chocolate colour, with a dark violet delta in the middle of each leaflet. Small pale pink flowers.

- x 15 Oxalis 'Fanny': foliage marbled with silver and remarkably generous pale pink flowers.

Bulbs labelled separately.

Perennial plants with bulbous or rhizomatous roots, sensitive to frost, these South American oxalis bloom abundantly in pots and hanging baskets, and even on the edge of undergrowth in regions where frosts are weak and rare. We recommend growing them in pots and bringing them indoors in winter. The bulbs or rhizomes should be lightly buried (about 3-4 cm deep in potting soil). The soil should remain slightly moist throughout the growing season, but almost dry in winter during the dormant period. Reduce watering at the end of October when the foliage dries out. In spring, take out your pots, place them in a bright location, but without direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for growing these oxalis should be around 18°C. Take your pots out from May to September, place them in a slightly shaded area, and water regularly.

Create beautiful floral arrangements by mixing plants from this collection with other Oxalis.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to October
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage description The leaf is divided into 3 generally triangular leaflets, arranged in the same plane perpendicular to the petiole. The leaves orient themselves by following the light: they close up on the petiole in the evening and spread out at sunrise.

Botanical data

Genus

Oxalis

Species

triangularis

Cultivar

sp., Atropurpurea, Fanny

Family

Oxalidaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

We recommend growing Oxalis triangularis in a pot that can be brought indoors during winter, as it is a frost-sensitive plant. The soil should remain slightly moist throughout the growing season, but almost dry in winter. Winter is the dormant period for this oxalis. Reduce watering in late October. It is normal for the foliage to dry out in autumn. In winter, you can help the plant enter dormancy by placing it in a very dark room, such as a garage where temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. In spring, choose a bright location, without direct sunlight. The ideal temperature for growing this oxalis should be around 18°C, and it does not appreciate the dry atmospheres of our heated homes. Take your potted plants outside from May to September, place them in a slightly shaded area, and water regularly.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
Planting depth 4 cm

Intended location

Type of use Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Good quality horticultural soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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