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The listing, 10 Oxalis 'Iron cross' bulbs - Get a start on next years garden has ended.

These are my favorite. They have really pretty foliage and beautiful pink flowers that bloom from late spring till fall.

Includes 10 bulbs treated to prevent fungus growth and rotting.

Information from davesgarden.com:

Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Burgundy

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Questions & Comments

Are these commercial bulbs or did you grow them yourself?

Sep 25th, 2012 at 6:33:01 PM PDT by

These are bulbs that I grew myself.

Sep 25th, 2012 at 8:22:17 PM PDT by

Ok, cool . . . I have chemical sensitivities, but that shouldn't be a problem!

Sep 26th, 2012 at 2:48:54 PM PDT by

I can also use cinnamon instead :)

Sep 26th, 2012 at 7:33:56 PM PDT by

And I just looked up their hardiness, and they should do in my garden!

Sep 26th, 2012 at 3:03:35 PM PDT by

Perfect! :)

Sep 26th, 2012 at 7:33:37 PM PDT by

Yes, perfect, and if I win, cinnamon would be better! We shall see!

Sep 26th, 2012 at 8:16:15 PM PDT by

Will do! Good Luck!

Sep 26th, 2012 at 8:19:13 PM PDT by

Do these grow over the winter or do they sprout in the spring? Do you recommend planting them right away, or waiting till the rains start or waiting till spring?

Sep 28th, 2012 at 12:58:06 PM PDT by

They sprout in the spring and will stay until any frost destroys them. They stop flowering around September but still have the foilage. They will grow in the shade or sun, but if you want the pink flowers you will want to put them in sun. The foliage will grow in both sun and shade. It really depends on where you live and your zone. If you live in mild zone you can plant them now and they will bloom in spring. But if you have harsh winters, you should plant them in the spring. You'll want to dig them up over winter or move them into an indoor environment. They make great container plants in harsh winter areas because you can move them indoors easily. Here is a site with great info: http://www.directgardening.com/detail.asp?ProductID=1281. You can also google them to get other ideas.

Sep 28th, 2012 at 2:11:54 PM PDT by

Right on! Recently divided I imagine . . . What do you treat them with?

Sep 26th, 2012 at 7:56:29 AM PDT by

I dust them with sulfur powder :)

Sep 26th, 2012 at 2:46:29 PM PDT by

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