Amethyst Wings Oxalis Bulbs

Oxalis triangularis — Amethyst Wings. Amethyst Wings leans magenta. The purple carries a pink cast, and there is a pale silver line down the centre of each leaflet that catches light and makes the leaf look lit from within.

The triangles are broader than usual, which gives the plant a fuller, more rounded silhouette than the narrow-leaved forms.

Flowers are large for an oxalis and pure white — a strong contrast against foliage this saturated.

What you get

• Magenta-purple leaves with a silver midrib highlight.
• Broad leaflets for a rounder, fuller outline.
• Large white flowers that sit clear of the foliage.
• Compact and upright, 8–12 in in a bright position.
• Dormant corms that repeat reliably each season.

How to grow it

• Plant: 1–2 in / 3–5 cm deep, pointed end up, 3–4 in apart in a pot with drainage. Soak the corms for an hour first — they wake up faster.
• Light: bright, indirect light or a few hours of morning sun. Strong light keeps the purple deep; deep shade turns the leaves green.
• Water: keep evenly moist while growing, then let the top inch dry between waterings. Never leave the pot standing in water.
• Temperature: 60–75°F indoors. Hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8–11; elsewhere grow it in a pot and bring it in before frost.
• Dormancy: the leaves die back every few months — that is normal, not death. Stop watering for 4–6 weeks, then start again and it regrows from the corms.

Shipped dormant as graded corms, cleaned and ready to plant. Dispatch in 5–7 working days. Leaf colour and flower shade vary with light, season and the age of the corm — the first flush after planting is usually the darkest. Keep away from cats and dogs: oxalis is high in oxalic acid and is not pet-safe if chewed.