Oxalis triangularis Purple Shamrock 150mm

Oxalis triangularis 'Purple Shamrock' 150mm Pot

Striking ornamental plant with dramatic deep purple butterfly-shaped foliage and delicate soft pink flowers, perfect for adding colour indoors or in sheltered garden spaces.

Purple Shamrock is a beautiful tropical bulb grown primarily for its stunning dark purple leaves, each highlighted with a contrasting pink centre. The unique triangular foliage opens and closes with changing light, giving rise to its popular name, the Butterfly Plant. During summer, delicate pale pink flowers appear above the foliage, adding an extra touch of charm.

An excellent indoor plant for Melbourne, Purple Shamrock also performs well in sheltered outdoor positions. During winter it naturally thins its foliage before producing fresh vigorous growth again in spring.

Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis
Common Name: Purple Shamrock, Butterfly Plant
Pot Size: 150mm
Foliage Colour: Deep Purple with Pink Centre
Flower Colour: Soft Pink
Position: Bright Indirect Light to Part Shade
Height: Approx. 20cm-30cm
Width: Approx. 30cm-40cm
Flowering Season: Summer
Growth Habit: Clump Forming Bulbous Perennial
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen

Features

Unique butterfly-shaped foliage
Rich deep purple leaves with pink centres
Delicate soft pink flowers
Excellent indoor plant
Compact clump-forming habit
Low maintenance
Seasonal dormancy with vigorous spring regrowth

Ideal Uses

Indoor plant displays
Decorative pots and containers
Sheltered patios
Courtyard gardens
Office plants
Shaded garden beds
Gift plant

Plant Care

Grow in bright indirect light or part shade, avoiding hot direct afternoon sun, which may reduce the intensity of the foliage colour. Plant in well drained potting mix or garden soil and water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. During winter the plant naturally reduces its foliage before producing fresh growth in spring. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season to encourage healthy foliage and flowering.

A truly eye-catching ornamental plant that combines dramatic purple foliage, delicate summer flowers and fascinating leaf movement, making it an exceptional feature indoors or in protected outdoor spaces.