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Oxalis adenophylla (Sauer klee)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oxalis adenophylla
Other names
Sauer klee, Silver shamrock, Chilean wood sorrel, Pink buttercups, Pink carpet oxalis, Sauerklee
Genus
Oxalis Oxalis
Species
O. adenophylla - O. adenophylla is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves divided into numerous heart-shaped leaflets and, in late spring, widely funnel-shaped, purple-pink or pink flowers with white throats.
Oxalis adenophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Oxalis adenophylla (Sauer klee) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any humus-rich, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Protect with a dry winter mulch in colder areas. Suitable for rock gardens, troughs, and alpine houses.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Oxalis adenophylla
Other names
Sauer klee, Silver shamrock, Chilean wood sorrel, Pink buttercups, Pink carpet oxalis, Sauerklee
Genus
Oxalis Oxalis
Species
O. adenophylla - O. adenophylla is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous, bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves divided into numerous heart-shaped leaflets and, in late spring, widely funnel-shaped, purple-pink or pink flowers with white throats.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed. Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Oxalis adenophylla (Sauer klee) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any humus-rich, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Protect with a dry winter mulch in colder areas. Suitable for rock gardens, troughs, and alpine houses.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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