Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' — Clump forming

Overview

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Corydalis, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Like other Corydalis species, it produces racemes of spurred, tubular flowers and has either deciduous or evergreen foliage. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including rock gardens, flower borders, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, with its season of interest in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Corydalis

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs