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Title: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Georgie on August 13, 2006, 19:50:19
I was given some free bulbs/corms of this plant so thought I'd give it a try.  I really can't make up my mind whether I like it or not.  Perhaps with hindsight it would look better in the ground rather than in a window box?  It's not like me to dither like this, maybe it's my age!   ::)  G x

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Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Hawkweed on August 13, 2006, 20:04:49
If you plant it in the ground you will never get rid of it I can assure you. Better to sink it in a container.
Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Georgie on August 13, 2006, 20:18:54
But what is the point of this plant?  Neither the leaves nor the flowers are scented, you can't eat it and I've not seen one beneficial insect anywhere near it.  I think I've just answered my own question.  It's going at the end of the season!

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Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Heldi on August 13, 2006, 20:54:38
I've got some of it in a tub. I actually like yours Georgie whereas mine looks...well..pathetic really. It's the foliage I like.
Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Georgie on August 13, 2006, 21:01:28
You are more than welcome to the bulbs/corms Heldi when it dies down the winter (which I assume it does?).  Send me a PM you you want them.

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Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Mrs Ava on August 13, 2006, 22:32:08
I'm with Hawkweed!  I have it, and try and try to get rid of it, but still it returns!
Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: rosebud on August 14, 2006, 22:29:54
You will never ever be rid of it if you plant it in the garden, we have been trying for years and years its a bl***y pest.  Georgie be warned.
Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Georgie on August 15, 2006, 18:28:58
LOL it's okay, I'm trying to palm it off on Heldi!   ;)

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Title: Re: Oxalis tetraphylla
Post by: Palustris on August 15, 2006, 21:09:23
Different gardens, different results, it is too tender to survive outside with us.