Oxalis vulcanicola 'Sunset Velvet'

RHS Plant Profile
sorrel 'Sunset Velvet'

Synonyms

Oxalis 'Sunset Velvet'
Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Sunset Velvet'

Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants Bulbs

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Sand, Loam, Chalk

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Sand Loam Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral or Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Oxalidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow 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

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Hanging Basket
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases