Oxalis - Purpurea Garnet
Best low-maintenance choice for indoor and outdoor container gardeners.
Discover the charm of Oxalis Purpurea Garnet, a delightful Shamrock bulb perfect for adding low-maintenance beauty to your garden or home. From spring through summer, enjoy its bright pink flowers with vivid yellow throats, beautifully complemented by striking dark purple foliage. Growing 6 to 10 inches tall, this versatile plant thrives outdoors in Zones 8-10 or as a vibrant houseplant. Each package contains 10 bulbs, offering an easy way to cultivate a patch of luck and color.
$9.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
16
/ 3091
#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
810
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, year-round foliage color
- Novice gardeners needing low-maintenance, resilient plants
- Designers looking for versatile indoor and outdoor planting options
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting consistent, year-round greenery without gaps
- Landscapers concerned about invasive, fast-spreading plant varieties
- Pet owners and parents prioritizing non-toxic household plants
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Deep purple leaves provide a dramatic backdrop for vibrant floral displays.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention to thrive in both containers and garden beds.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly between indoor houseplant life and outdoor landscape borders.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering performance from early spring through the heat of summer.
Growth Compactness
Ideal height for small spaces, window sills, or crowded container arrangements.
Climate Flexibility
Strict hardiness requirements limit outdoor planting to warmer regional zones.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
8-10
Mature Height
10 inches
Planting Depth
1-2 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Bloom Season
Spring - Summer
Planting Season
Fall
Water Requirement
Moderate to Low
Includes
10 Oxalis Bulbs
Features
- Dazzling pink and yellow blooms
- Contrasting dark purple foliage
- Low-maintenance flowering plant
- Blooms consistently spring to summer
- Ideal for containers
- Suitable as a houseplant
What customers say
Customer satisfaction with the Oxalis Purpurea Garnet bulbs is exceptionally high, focusing primarily on product quality and the resulting vibrant display. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent viability and vigor of the corms upon arrival. A key highlight is the rapid germination, often resulting in sprouts within days, which gardeners value greatly. The striking, deep purple clover like foliage receives continuous acclaim for its rich color and adaptability to different light settings, making it ideal for containers or borders. Users find the plant remarkably low maintenance and resilient. While minor variations in initial growth were occasionally noted, the eventual robust performance confirms the strong value proposition. These bulbs reliably deliver healthy material that quickly matures into a beautiful, dramatic visual impact.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety makes an excellent houseplant. Place it in a spot with bright, direct light and maintain moderate watering to keep the foliage vibrant.
If you live outside of Zones 8-10, you can still enjoy these bulbs by planting them in containers. Simply bring the pots indoors before the first frost to protect them during the winter months.
Plant your Oxalis bulbs 1 to 2 inches deep in well-draining soil. Space them about 3 inches apart to give each plant enough room to develop its foliage.
Oxalis Purpurea Garnet is considered a low-maintenance plant. It thrives with moderate to low water and consistent sunlight, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
You can look forward to blooms from spring through summer. These plants are known for their consistent flowering habit during the warmer months.
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