Oxalis purpurea Green
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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
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) 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 costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 130mm Pot
