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Oxalis 'triangularis' (Purpleleaf false shamrock)
ÂŁ9.19
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Oxalis triangularis is a small treasure for pots and sheltered corners, prized for its distinctive, clover-like foliage in sumptuous purple. Through summer it lifts itself with dainty, funnel-shaped flowers in soft white to the palest blush—an effortlessly elegant pairing against the dark leaves.
Ideal for patio containers, rock gardens and an alpine house, it forms neat clumps and settles in quickly, bringing a refined note wherever you place it. Best in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained compost or soil.
- Foliage first: rich purple, triangular leaves for season-long interest
- Summer flowering: June to September blooms in white to pale pink
- Perfect in pots: a charming choice for containers, alpine settings and sheltered borders
Oxalis 'triangularis' (Purpleleaf false shamrock)
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Oxalis triangularis is a small treasure for pots and sheltered corners, prized for its distinctive, clover-like foliage in sumptuous purple. Through summer it lifts itself with dainty, funnel-shaped flowers in soft white to the palest blush—an effortlessly elegant pairing against the dark leaves.
Ideal for patio containers, rock gardens and an alpine house, it forms neat clumps and settles in quickly, bringing a refined note wherever you place it. Best in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained compost or soil.
- Foliage first: rich purple, triangular leaves for season-long interest
- Summer flowering: June to September blooms in white to pale pink
- Perfect in pots: a charming choice for containers, alpine settings and sheltered borders
| Botanical name | Oxalis triangularis |
| Flower colour | Purple foliage; white to pale pink flowers |
| Bulb size | 5/+ cm |
| Established height | 15–30cm (in flower) |
| Established spread | 10–50cm |
| Plant spacing | 10–15cm |
| Leaf colour | Purple |
| Habit | Clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Years to establish | 1 |
| Sunlight | Full-Sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Patio pots, containers, rock gardens, alpine house, sheltered borders |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
ÂŁ9.19
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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