Oxalis bowiei
Very large decorative leaves with 20cm long stems carrying umbels of 10-15 bright pink flowers throughout the autumn and sometimes in the spring. Not very hardy and prefers to be planted in shade under trees in loose well drained soil. Can also be grown in (deep) pots.
The genus
Oxalis is a very large genus , especially known by its invasive weedy species. However, the species presented make excellent and attractive container plants. When referring to an invasive species we will surely draw your attention to it. A large number of Oxalis species from South Africa that could be described as 'shrubby.'
- Family :Oxalidaceae
- Section :feuillage trifoliolé
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Cap Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Pink
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade, shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 3-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 1-3), September (sem. 1-3), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-1)