Oxalis - Part 2 - Page 2© Gary Buckley
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Aug 17, 1999
He is an IBS member. As you can see, this deciduous ground hugging rosette forming Oxalis is a must have.
Oxalis massoniana, considered close to O. pardalis is a winter flowerer from South Africa. Hardy to zone 8 if protected. The picture on the left was taken by Tony Palmer.
Oxalis purpurea nigrescens picture by Tony Palmer. Depending on your climates this will flower from April to September.
Straight O. purpurea is commonly widespread, many named forms are found in cultivation. A safe one for the open garden.
Oxalis phloxidiflora, named because the flowers resemble phlox.
This is a small oxalis, with its inflorescence up to 10cm. Colour is sometimes purple but more often than not a soft lilac, with a dull yellow throat.
The three fingered leaflets are very narrow; setting off the plant nicely. This is safe in the open garden too. Oxalis helicoides with its distinctive characteristics of wirey coiled stems and reflexed flowers is a joy to grow.
Flowers on this are carmine red with a pronounced yellow tube; the petals flex strongly downwards.
Flowering in June and July here.
I'm told there is a white form of this, but I have not seen it. Oxalis convexula, as you can see, is a charming little plant with a tight compact cushion-like habit.
Flowers on this are rosy salmon with a sweet yellow throat.
Very variable as to flowering. Depending on your climate, this can begin flowering from June. With us, it flowers in September. Oxalis pardalis has many colour forms, prefers a rather sandy growing medium to perform well. The leaves become thicker the further they are on the stem; becoming crowded near the top just beneath the flowers. Flower colour range is white to yellow, salmon, pink, red and even lilac and pink.
Flowers here in June and July. Oxalis zepheri is a small plant. Flowers perhaps up to 2-4cm in colour range of rose pink to mauve. Flowers in habitat April to May but flowers here in late June.
Oxalis obtusa is a very widespread species having rather large flowers in a variety of hues. The two pictures here taken from the Gallery of Bulbs, show two distinct colour forms.
Flowers from June to October, perhaps even later; depending on your growing conditions.There are so many oxalis species out there, all of which are a pleasure to grow.
Start by trying the South African ones, then progress to the Falkland Island and Chilean ones.
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In response to message posted by Sheils:
Hi Sheila, I guess he has sold out of his spare stock then. Ask to go on his wait ...
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In response to message posted by Gary:
Oh has he?
He didn't include it on the list he sent me recently. :( ...
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Gordon has :) :) ...
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Can anyone spare a couple of corms of Oxalis adenophylla please?
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