Oxalis purpurea Purple
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Oxalis purpurea is a cool climate, winter-growing species native to South Africa. Known for its delightful masses of pink blooms appearing in winter to early spring, it forms a dense, prostrate mat of clover-like foliage. This hardy bulbous plant is beloved for its low-growing, spreading nature and its adaptability to garden beds and containers.
Care Tips
- Light: Full sun to partial shade; will not flower indoors without adequate light.
- Water: Water regularly during active growth; allow to dry in dormancy.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to low humidity; well-suited to outdoor climates.
- Media: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil with good organic content.
- Temperature: Thrives in cool to mild climates; tolerates light frost.
- Fertiliser: Monthly application of balanced fertiliser during active growth.
- Repotting: Best done in early autumn just before growth resumes.
Additional Notes
- Completely dormant in summer—avoid watering during this period.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
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Size: 130mm Pot