Oxalis vulcanicola 'Sunset Velvet'
sorrel 'Sunset Velvet'
A spreading, semi-trailing perennial up to 30cm in height and spread, with reddish stems and trifoliate leaves of ovate, pinkish-orange leaflets in spring becoming greener in summer and deep magenta in autumn. Contrasting umbels of small yellow flowers bloom in the spring and summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Orange Pink Red Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, sandy or humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or indoors in a conservatory, windowsill or alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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