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Oxalis lobata (Lobate oxalis)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.05m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Oxalis lobata
Other names
Lobate oxalis, Woodland Japanese peony , Oxalis perdicaria
Genus
Oxalis Oxalis
Species
O. lobata - O. lobata is a bulbous, alpine perennial that forms a neat, tiny clump of long lasting, bright yellow flowers that open in autumn before green leaves follow. It lasts until spring and then goes dormant.
Oxalis lobata is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are almond-scented
Habit
Domed, Mat Forming
Flower
Yellow in Autumn; Yellow in Winter
Foliage
Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Oxalis lobata (Lobate oxalis) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade.
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 lobata
Other names
Lobate oxalis, Woodland Japanese peony , Oxalis perdicaria
Genus
Oxalis Oxalis
Species
O. lobata - O. lobata is a bulbous, alpine perennial that forms a neat, tiny clump of long lasting, bright yellow flowers that open in autumn before green leaves follow. It lasts until spring and then goes dormant.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are almond-scented
Habit
Domed, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Autumn; Yellow in Winter
Foliage
Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Oxalis lobata (Lobate oxalis) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade.
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 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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