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Oxalis Braziliensis
Detailed Description
Originally from Brazil as the name indicates, this south of the border darling is a well mannered, welcome garden addition. Compact dainty pink flowers, and a wealth of them, make it a first rate choice for pots. Eye catching in buoyant sweeps along outdoor stairs and patio edges. Carefree.
For planting info see the "Oxalis Planting Guide" link below.
Common Name: Oxalis Braziliensis
Botanical Name: Oxalis 'Braziliensis'
Color: Bright pink blooms
Height: 8-10"
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Hardiness: Zones 8-10, in cooler climates grow indoors on a sunny windowsill
Bloom Time: Blooms 8-10 weeks from planting
Bulb Size: 5+ cm, the largest size commercially available!
Bulbs/Pkg: 10
Planting Info: Click here for the Oxalis Planting Guide
Note: Fresh bulbs begin shipping mid September
Oxalis Growing Information (Grand Duchess, Versicolor, Inops & Braziliensis)
Mother Nature's Miracle
Mother Nature does some pretty amazing things and we're inclined to add oxalis to the “How does she do that?” category.
These oxalis bulbs are small. Really tiny, not much bigger than a pencil eraser. The fact that these minute bulbs can transform themselves into sensationally colored, flowering plants in just two months is a small miracle.
You owe it to yourself to see this magic act unfold. Then, maybe you'll want to share your new found secret with friends. Maybe.
Outdoor Beds
1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available.
2. Site your oxalis where they will get full day sun. They will also grow in light shade, but will produce more flowers in stronger light.
3. Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 1”-1 1/2” deep and 3”-4” apart. Just poke them down in the soil, don't worry about which side is up. They'll grow from any position.
4. After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Foliage will form in about 6 weeks and flowers in 8-10 weeks.
5. When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.
6. Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few weeks before beginning the next growing cycle.
Pots, Tubs, Urns & Windowboxes
1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; oxalis bulbs must not sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot.
2. Site your oxalis where they will get full day sun. They will also grow in light shade, but will produce more flowers in stronger light.
3. Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 1”-1 1/2” deep and 3”-4” apart. Just poke them down in the soil, don't worry about which side is up. They'll grow from any position.
4. After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Foliage will form in about 6 weeks and flowers in 8-10 weeks.
5. When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.
6. Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.
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