Oxalis Adenophylla

Oxalis adenophylla (5 bulbs) Silver foliage and fairy blooms Submitted by Van Noort

Add a touch of alpine charm and floral poetry to your rockeries or borders with Oxalis adenophylla , a small bulbous perennial native to the Andes, known for its exceptional resistance to cold and its graceful flowering .
Its lavender-pink flowers , adorned with a luminous white center and fine purple veins , open in late spring above silvery, clover-shaped foliage , creating a magical carpet .
Ideal for well-drained rockeries , sunny spots , or miniature gardens , it is also perfectly suited to growing in pots or naturalizing in dry soil in northern climates.

Plant characteristics

Height : 8 to 12 cm (3″ to 5″)
Exposure : Full sun to light partial shade
Hardiness : Zone 3 and above (very hardy)
Attracts wildlife : Occasional bees
Water requirements : Low (tolerates summer drought)
Ideal soil : Light, sandy or gravelly, perfectly drained
Quantity : 5 bulbs

Planting and growing Oxalis adenophylla

When to plant?
From September to November, in dry, well-drained soil.

Where to plant it?
In open ground: Perfect for alpine rockeries , in front of flowerbeds , fine borders or gravel gardens .
In a pot: Ideal for small containers , miniature gardens or perennial collection bins .

How to plant?
1 Depth : 5 cm
2 Spacing : 8 to 10 cm
3 Watering : Light after planting, then minimal in spring

Gardening tip : Ensure perfect drainage – Oxalis adenophylla fears stagnant moisture in winter but tolerates dry frost perfectly .

Maintenance of Oxalis adenophylla

Watering : Very light during the active season, unnecessary in summer (dormant period)
Fertilizer : Not necessary in rich soil; small addition possible in spring
Size : No maintenance required foliage disappears naturally after flowering
Wintering : No care required, excellent hardiness , even in the mountains

Why choose Oxalis adenophylla?

Refined and delicate veined lavender-pink bloom
Decorative silver clover-shaped foliage
Ultra hardy, ideal for rock gardens, cold climates and dry gardens
Perfect in pots, alpine borders or mini botanical scenes

Add a poetic and luminous alpine touch to your rockeries or flower pots with Oxalis adenophylla , offered by Van Noort perfect for small spaces , sunny balconies or fine and natural floral scenes .

Pair with miniature bulbs like botanical crocuses, chionodoxas, scilla, or dwarf muscari, for a soft, colorful, and perfectly structured spring scene