Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine'
Wood Sorrels
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Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Description
Violet, shamrock-shaped leaves; delicate blushed flowers; a great statement in shady areas
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Blooming
Flowers come in pink, white, rose or yellow. They are 5-petaled, bowl-shaped. Flowers will open only in sunlight. Close at night or in gloomy weather conditions.
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Growth
Fibrous-rooted, bulbous, rhizomatous, or tuberous annuals and perennials. Some species can reach 1 ft. in height, but most species of Oxalis are low to the ground. Most species do well as shade plants in the under stories of trees. Members of the Oxalis genus spread via underground rhizomes and some can be extremely invasive.In less hardy areas, grow Oxalis in a temperate or warm greenhouse.Species from Southern Africa and South America make nice additions to a rock garden, raised bed, trough, or alpine house.
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Pest
Leaf miners and spider mites. Also prone to rust, powdery mildew, fungal leaf spots, and seed smut.
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Interesting facts
Most species of Oxalis are from South America and southern Africa.
Wood Sorrels (Oxalis x 'Charmed® Wine') - Soil and irrigation
Container grown plants should be kept just moist when dormant. Water moderately during the growing season. Does best in moist, rich soils. Most prefer soils with good drainage.
