Oxalis articulata
pink sorrel
A rhizomatous, clump-forming, deciduous perennial up to 45cm tall in flower, with green, clover-like, three-lobed leaves on long stalks and masses of bright pink flowers in umbels on long flower stems, through the summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E C South America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Grows best in light or disturbed, acid soils. Can also be grown in a container in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring; small sections of rhizome root easily with bottom heat or from seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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