Oxalis obtusa petit, saumon orange MI11
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.
à traduire: vPlante en coussin très belle en pot. Son feuillage est trifolié, vert pâle de 5-8 cm de haut. La floraison dure 6 semaines apricot orange (small version of MI08)
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 (Le Cape O, 10 km de Matjesfontein)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Orange, Salmon
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
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