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Oxalis deppei iron Cross

Dainty rose-pink flowers over green leaflets marked with a cross-shaped, dark purple blotch.

Flowering period:  April to June and later.
Growing conditions:  Full sun or part shade.
Special note:  Winter dormant. Keep frost free.
Typical mature height:  6 inches ( 15 cms )
Hardiness:  Half-hardy. Should withstand mild UK winters.

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