Oxalis Charmed Wine (Shamrock)

Oxalis ‘Charmed Wine’ (Shamrock) is an eye-catching perennial, usually grown as an annual, forming a lush mound of velvety, violet-purple, shamrock-shaped leaves. From mid-spring to late summer, the handsome foliage is topped by delicate, pinkish-white flowers. Easy to grow, this Shamrock provides a great statement in shady areas and can be used as a houseplant year-round. A colorful addition with a long season of interest for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and the landscape.

Oxalis 'Charmed Wine' (Shamrock) is an eye-catching perennial, usually grown as an annual, forming a lush mound of velvety, violet-purple, shamrock-shaped leaves. From mid-spring to late summer, the handsome foliage is topped by delicate, pinkish-white flowers. Easy to grow, this Shamrock provides a great statement in shady areas and can be used as a houseplant year-round. A colorful addition with a long season of interest for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and the landscape.

  • Grows up to 6-16 in. tall (15-40 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
  • Easily grown in well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions, including drought. Under low-light conditions, this plant is likely to stretch and become lanky. If this happens the plant can be cut back to the top of the soil, and it will push out new growth from the roots.
  • A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
  • This Oxalis is perennial in hardiness zones 9-11 but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
  • Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 8
– 11

Plant Type Annuals, Perennials
Plant Family Oxalis
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 6"
– 2'
(15cm
– 60cm)
Spread 10"
– 1'
(25cm
– 30cm)
Spacing 12″
– 15″
(30cm
– 37cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Garden Uses Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers