Oxalis obtusa
Category photo (no photo of its own for this entry)
Peach pink flowers with a red ring around theyellow centre.
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 trifoliolée
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Le Cap Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Pink
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 4-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)