Oxalis deppei - P9

Description
The Sorrel (Oxalis deppei) produces attractive, pink flowers from July to October. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The bushy, upright plant usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 cm and grows up to 20 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Oxalis tetraphylla.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sorrels are bicoloured, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
Dug up tubers and bulbs of non-hardy perennials can be overwintered in a dry, dark and above all frost-free place.

Flower
The pink-red, wheel-shaped flowers of the Sorrel appear in umbels from July to October. These grow to about 1.5 - 2.5 cm in size.

Use
Pot, rock garden, room, perennial bed, balcony/terrace