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Frequently
Asked Questions
MY LEAVES LOOK A LITTLE TIRED AND WEAK?
No matter what you do, they will seem at times to be
unhealthy and lose their leaves. When this happens, they are
“tired,” so let them “rest.” Shamrocks are bulbs, and they
require a dormant period every once in a while. Restrict all
watering. As with any bulb, let the leaves die back naturally.
Do not remove any leaves until they are brown. In most
indoor-grown shamrocks, this dormant period occurs 2 to 3
times a year.
WHERE CAN THESE BE PLANTED IN LANDSCAPE?
These are at home in moist environments. For a long
period from spring into fall, the profusion of flowers can be
appreciated up close or from a distance. This cheery spring
bloomer is at home in partial or full shade and moist, humusrich soil, making it an ideal for the woodland garden, borders,
containers, window boxes, edging, or mass planting.
CAN THESE BE GROWN IN THE HOME?
A happy indoor oxalis will produce lots of flowers during the
winter if kept warm enough. Keep them on a window sill that
doesn’t get direct full sun and they will brighten the dreary
late winter or early spring days.
HOW DO I WINTERIZE THEM?
If outside in a cold winter area where it does freeze but stays
above 5F, just leave them alone. They will lose their leaves
and go dormant waiting for the next spring. If you live where
it does not freeze or bring them inside the home during the
winter, they will probably lose their leaves gradually. Reduce
your watering if that occurs. They will come back in about 4
to 6 weeks.
DO THEY NEED GROOMING OR PRUNING?
They should be groomed after each major flush of blooming.
Just cut away the old flower stems leaving the leaves alone.
This really stimulates them to re-bloom even off season. For
heavier pruning, these can be pruned completely to the soil
level at anytime their foliage turns brown. They will rest for
about 4 to 6 weeks and start right back up.
Thank you for your order!
Take your gardening experience to new heights by
visiting Roberta’s Unique Gardens. Our goal is to
enhance your gardening enjoyment by providing you
with top quality, leading edge perennials and annuals
that are suitable for your garden and home with the
best service imaginable.
Working with growers and breeders from all over the
world, Roberta’s is able to bring you hard-to-find plants
and new species that will be sweethearts for years to
come.
Thank you for bringing us into your home,
Eric, Kevin, and Koort Wallien
Lucky Charmed Shamrock Oxalis
(Oxalis triangularis, deppei pink, regnellii)
When your plant arrives from Roberta’s, remove from the
shipping box immediately.
When ready to plant, do the job as early in the day as
possible to avoid extreme soil temperatures that prevent
proper water uptake from the roots. Water them in well and
whisper a few words of wisdom.
planting and growing guide
Roberta’s is a 4th generation family owned business and
has been one of the leading commercial exhibitors at
flower and garden shows for over 50 years in the U.S.
and abroad. We search the globe to find easy-to-grow
plants that are unique in themselves or their variety
making them nearly impossible to find elsewhere. Our
passion and commitment continually asks the question,
“What makes a better, unsurpassed, and more beautiful
flower to behold?”
First Things First...
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted plant(s).
Discard any packing material clinging to the leaves or
soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves that may have
occurred during transit. If you can not plant it into garden
or larger pot within a few days, make sure it stays well
watered.
Roberta’s Gardens
1-800-428-9726
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EST
Thank you
for bringing us into your home
www.robertasinc.com
quick reference
planting guide
light/sun exposure:
Full to Partial Shade
usda
hardiness zones:
7 to 11
planting distance:
12-15 inches
mature height/spread:
6-12 inches
12-15 inches
)
bloom time:
Spring to Autumn
planting instructions:
Remove plastic bag and/or sleeve from
around potted plant(s). Transplant
into the garden as soon as evening
temperatures stay above 50F.
(soil preparation, depth,
which end is up, etc.)
Planting Guide
1
step
2
step
Remove plastic bag and/or sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the
leaves or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves or
spent flowers that may have occurred during transit. If
you cannot plant it into garden or larger pot within a
few days, make sure it stays well watered.
Transplant into the garden as soon as evening
temperatures stay above 50F. Dig holes twice the
width of the root ball and about 5 to 6 inches deep.
Place them in their holes. Pack soil firmly around
roots. Fill with soil and pack in firmly covering entire
root zone. Water again. Plants prefer partial to full
shade.
3
Rather than in the garden you may re-pot into large
containers. Repot the plants into at least 8 inch pots
separately or together inside one larger container.
4
Planted now they will produce flowers in spring
through autumn if not longer.
step
step
Continuing Care
PLANT PREPARATION
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted plant(s).
Discard any packing material clinging to the leaves or soil. Pull
away any yellow or brown leaves that may have occurred during
transit. If you cannot plant it into garden or larger pot within a few
days, make sure it stays well watered.
POTTED PLANTS
Repot the plants into larger 8 inch pots separately or together
inside one larger container.
SOIL
They like bagged potting mixes for houseplants that will drain
well. Most garden centers carry various brand names with perlite,
vermiculite, soil and sand.
GARDEN PREPARATION
If you live where it rarely dips below 5F they may be planted
directly into the garden. If your soil is clayish amend it with a
standard garden soil for adequate drainage.
HOUSEPLANTS
A happy indoor oxalis will produce lots of flowers during the
winter if kept warm enough. Keep them on a window sill that
doesn’t get direct full sun and they will brighten the dreary late
winter or early spring days.
PLANTING SPACING
If planting into the garden space them 12 to 15 inches apart. If
planting into a container allow for adequate air ventilation on deck
or patio.
PLANT HEIGHT AND WIDTH
These will grow up to maximum of 6 to 8 inches tall and 12 to 15
inches wide.
WATER
Water the plants thoroughly letting the excess water drain
through the bottom of the pot. Be sure to keep excess water out
of any tray underneath pot. Keep moist, during the spring and
summer repeating twice a week all summer long. Water less in
winter allowing the soil to dry a little.
FERTILIZER
To promote more flowers use a well balanced fertilizer like
Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) twice a month April
through October.
LIGHTING
Partial or full shade is best in summer. In the winter inside the
home, bright light is sufficient.
BLOOMING
They will bloom in summer through fall. In the home where kept
warm they may bloom some in the winter.
TEMPERATURE ZONE 7 to 11
In pots, these are hardy down to about 15F without damaging the
plant. In the ground they will withstand about 5F.
WINTER SEASON
If outside in a cold winter area where it does freeze but stays
above 5F, just leave them alone. They will lose their leaves and go
dormant waiting for the next spring. If you live where it does not
freeze or bring them inside the home during the winter, they will
probably lose their leaves gradually. Reduce your watering if that
occurs. They will come back in about 4 to 6 weeks.
PRUNING AND GROOMING
They should be groomed after each major flush of blooming. Just
cut away the old flower stems leaving the leaves alone. This really
stimulates them to re-bloom even off season. For heavier pruning,
these can be pruned completely to the soil level at anytime their
foliage turns brown. They will rest for about 4 to 6 weeks and start
right back up.
Additional Reference
Oxalis
shipped as shown
Oxalis Deppei Pink in pot
Oxalis Regnelli and Triangularis
in hanging basket
Oxalis Triangularis in pot
Oxalis Triangularis
10-2010-R0