Oxalis oregana f. smalliana
Small's redwood sorrel
A low, spreading rhizomatous perennial up to 15cm in height in flower, with bluntly heart-shaped, dull green leaves, hairy and purplish beneath, flower stalks bear single, white to deep pink flowers, up to 4cm wide, in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- 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, nutrient poor soil in full sun 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 of rhizomes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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