Oxalis triangularis 'Mijke'
false shamrock 'Mijke'
A clump-forming, bulbous perennial 20cm tall when in flower, with clover-like leaves with triangular leaflets, bright purple. Slender stems bear umbels of funnel-shaped pale whitish-purple flowers above the foliage in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Purple | ||
| Autumn | Purple | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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 well-drained, sandy or humus-rich soil in part shade in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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