Oxalis purpurea Purple
Oxalis purpurea Purple
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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.

Distinctive Features

  • Prolific flowering: Bears vibrant pink flowers approximately 5 cm wide across the cooler months.
  • Growth habit: Forms a prostrate carpet-like mat with lush trifoliate leaves.
  • Seasonal dormancy: Enters summer dormancy with underground bulb formation.

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 Schedule and Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

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Oxalis purpurea Purple
Oxalis purpurea Purple

Size: 130mm Pot

Oxalis purpurea Purple
Oxalis purpurea Purple

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