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Oxalis 'Ione Hecker'
  • RHS AGM

wood sorrel 'Ione Hecker'

'Ione Hecker' is a clump-forming rhizomatous perennial to 8cm in height, with blue-grey, divided leaves and funnel-shaped, dark-veined, purple-violet flowers 3cm across

Synonyms
Oxalis enneaphylla 'Ione Hecker'

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Purple Green Grey Silver
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Oxalidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained in full sun. Can also be grown in a container in an alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring; small sections of the rhizomes root readily with bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

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