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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.15m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Oxalis articulata
Other names: Pink sorrel
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Genus: Oxalis
Species: O. articulata - O. articulata is a deciduous perennial bulb, with pastel green clover like leaves and a long succession of solitary deep-pink flowers from late spring. Can be invasive.
Oxalis articulata is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading
Oxalis articulata (Pink sorrel) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation: Prefers slightly acid, light but moist, sandy or loamy soils in sun.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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