Oxalis adenophylla
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O. adenophylla is a bulbous perennial forming a clump to 15cm in width, with greyish leaves composed of several narrow, heart-shaped leaflets, and solitary, bright rosy-pink flowers in late spring, paler in the centre, with a purple throat
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Argentina, Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Suitable for rock garden, raised bed, trough or alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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