Oxalis obtusa Grand jaune pâle (MI09)
O. obtusa makes un excellent 'cushion plant', because its pale green foliage is low and compact and is neat and tidy from November until the beginning of May. The colour of the selected cultivars varies from pale yellow to dark pink, always with a dark yellow centre. Flowering lasts upto 6 weeks from February till the end of April.
Tight plants with large yellow flowers; increases rapidly
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), Nieuwoudtsville)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
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. 2-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4)