Striped Candy Cane Flowers
Produces white flowers with attractive red or pink-striped outer edges.
Oxalis Versicolor Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Oxalis Versicolor Seeds
Oxalis Versicolor, commonly known as Candy Cane Sorrel, is a charming ornamental flowering plant admired for its slender green foliage and distinctive white flowers with red or pink-striped edges. Its blooms create a candy-cane appearance, adding unique visual interest to garden beds, rock gardens, and containers. This bulb-forming perennial is particularly attractive in suitable mild climates.
Candy Cane Flowers
White and Red Blooms
Ornamental Perennial
Container Gardening
Key Features
Slender Green Foliage
Features narrow green leaves that create a delicate appearance around the flowers.
Unique Flowering Habit
Flowers open in suitable sunlight and close during darker or cloudy conditions.
Compact Ornamental Growth
Its low-growing habit makes it suitable for containers, rock gardens, and small planting spaces.
Product Highlights
Distinctive candy-cane striped flowers
White petals with red markings
Slender green foliage
Compact perennial growth
Suitable for decorative containers
Attractive rock garden plant
Prefers well-drained growing medium
Bulb-forming ornamental species
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Oxalis versicolor |
| Common Name | Candy Cane Sorrel; Striped-Flowered Wood Sorrel |
| Plant Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Native Origin | South Africa |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bulb-forming perennial |
| Flower Color | White with crimson or reddish-purple margins |
| Flower Shape | Funnel-shaped flowers |
| Foliage | Green leaves with three narrow leaflets |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately Zones 7–9; protection may be needed in colder climates |
| Planting Season | Autumn or the locally recommended planting season |
| Flowering Season | Late summer through winter, depending on climate |
| Seed Starting | Follow species-specific seed-sowing instructions |
| Germination Time | Not reliably established; varies with seed freshness and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Follow supplier recommendations |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, loamy, or humus-rich soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering during active growth; avoid waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 8–15 cm |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 10–20 cm, depending on planting conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds and bulb division |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Check the supplier's instructions for seed preparation and sowing. Use fresh, correctly identified Oxalis versicolor seeds.
Check the supplier's instructions for seed preparation and sowing. Use fresh, correctly identified Oxalis versicolor seeds.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Select a well-drained sandy or loamy growing medium. Use containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Select a well-drained sandy or loamy growing medium. Use containers with drainage holes to prevent excess moisture.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow according to the recommended seed depth and spacing. Avoid covering small seeds too deeply.
Sow according to the recommended seed depth and spacing. Avoid covering small seeds too deeply.
Step 4: Maintain Suitable Conditions
Provide suitable light, moderate moisture, and good air circulation while the seeds establish.
Provide suitable light, moderate moisture, and good air circulation while the seeds establish.
Step 5: Encourage Healthy Growth
Once established, grow the plants in full sun or partial shade. Reduce watering during the natural dormant period and avoid keeping the soil waterlogged.
Once established, grow the plants in full sun or partial shade. Reduce watering during the natural dormant period and avoid keeping the soil waterlogged.
Add Candy Cane Beauty with Oxalis Versicolor
Oxalis Versicolor brings unusual candy-cane-style flowers and delicate green foliage to ornamental gardens. Its compact growth makes it an attractive choice for rock gardens, patio containers, and decorative planting areas. Provide well-drained soil, suitable sunlight, and seasonal care to enjoy its distinctive flowering display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Candy Cane Sorrel seeds, flowering patterns, and growing requirements.
Why are Oxalis versicolor flowers called Candy Cane Sorrel?
Oxalis versicolor gets its candy-cane name from its white flower petals with crimson or reddish-purple edges. The folded flower buds display attractive spiral-like stripes resembling traditional candy canes.
Do Oxalis versicolor flowers open and close during the day?
Yes. The flowers generally open in bright sunlight and close in low-light conditions or at night. This natural movement makes Candy Cane Sorrel an interesting ornamental plant.
Can Candy Cane Sorrel grow in pots or rock gardens?
Yes. Oxalis versicolor is well suited to containers, rock gardens, and small ornamental spaces. Use well-drained sandy or loamy soil, provide full sun to partial shade, and ensure containers have adequate drainage.