Shamrock, Sorrel. A tufted perennial with blue-grey leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, violet-blue, red, pink or white fragrant flowers. Prefers a cool position. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oxalis laciniata
A tufted perennial with blue-grey leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, violet-blue, red, pink or white fragrant flowers. Prefers a cool position.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Oxalis |
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Species | laciniata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Shamrock, Sorrel |
Flower Colour | violet, blue, red, pink, white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 8cm |
Family | Oxalidaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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