Oxalis grows best in sun or part shade and are ideal plants for rockeries, containers and borders.  They can also be grown indoors in pots in colder regions.

Plant the bulbs in late spring into any well-drained soil, 5cm deep and 10-15cm apart.  Add a handful of slow-release fertiliser to the soil or compost if you are growing in pots.

Provide regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist.

Dainty flowers appear any time between April and November above the clover-like leaves.

In very cold regions, the bulbs should be lifted and stored in a frost-free place for winter.