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There are hundreds of species of Oxalis, some are regarded as weeds and others as ground cover / rockery plants or alpine house plants.
Most of the ground cover species grow to around 100mm (4") high with a 300mm (12") spread.
Some have fragrant flowers which appear from May to August.
The plants die down completely after flowering.
Week 13; Plant out ground cover species in sun or partial shade in any well drained soil, enriched with compost or leaf mould if available if soil conditions allow.
Alternatively; Divide established plants and replant immediately.
Week 16; Sow seed in pots / trays of seed compost and germinate in a cold frame.
Alternatively wait until Week 24
Germination can take two to three weeks.
Week 19 / 27; When large enough to handle prick out into invidual cells or 70mm (3") pots and grow on in a cold frame until planting out time the following spring.
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