Oxalis hirta 'Shorty' - Compact oxalis with bright pink flowers

Oxalis hirta 'Shorty' is a compact variety of Oxalis, valued for its low and dense growth habit, delicate foliage, and vividly colored flowers in shades of deep pink to magenta-pink, with a yellow center. It is a small ornamental plant, suitable for pots, planters, bulb plant collections, or seasonal outdoor cultivation.

The leaves have a fine and delicate appearance, while the flowers stand out beautifully above the compact clump, giving the plant a cheerful and highly decorative look.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Oxalis hirta 'Shorty'
• Family: Oxalidaceae
• Plant type: bulbous perennial / geophyte
• Growth habit: compact, low, bushy
• Height: approximately 10-15 cm
• Leaves: small, delicate, green
• Flowers: deep pink to magenta-pink, with a yellow center
• Flowering: seasonal, depending on the growth cycle and growing conditions
• Growth: compact
• Uses: pots, planters, Oxalis collections, seasonal outdoor cultivation

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers plenty of light, with gentle sun or bright filtered light
• Watering: moderate during the active growth period; allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained
• Temperature: prefers moderate, well-ventilated conditions
• Fertilization: light, during the active period
• Dormancy: may naturally enter a dormant period, when the foliage becomes reduced or disappears
• Outdoor cultivation: suitable for pots and planters during the favorable season
• Cold hardiness: it is not considered fully resistant to severe frost; in areas with cold winters, protection or frost-free overwintering is recommended. 

✨ What makes it special

• very compact growth habit
• deep pink flowers with a yellow center
• small size, suitable for small spaces
• excellent for pots and planters
• delicate and lush appearance during flowering
• an interesting plant for Oxalis collections
• returns from its underground organs after dormancy, if kept in suitable conditions

📌 Note

Oxalis hirta 'Shorty' has a natural growth and dormancy cycle, and the plant's appearance may vary significantly throughout the year. The foliage may begin to turn yellow and dry out when the plant enters dormancy, without this indicating a loss of viability.

Plants may be delivered in flower, with buds, with spent flowers, or without flowers, depending on the season and stage of development.

During the cold season, the plant must be protected from severe frost, especially when grown in a pot.

Height including pot approximately 15 cm