Overview
Corydalis cashmeriana is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Corydalis, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Corydalis cashmeriana 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 cashmeriana is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Corydalis genus, which includes annuals, biennials, and perennials with tuberous or rhizomatous growth. This clump-forming plant features deciduous or evergreen foliage and produces racemes of spurred, tubular flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade and can be grown in various aspects and exposures, preferring 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 rock gardens, patios, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs, and is best planted out after the last frost.
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 cashmeriana 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Corydalis cashmeriana
- Propagation
- Division, Seed sown as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Corydalis cashmeriana?
Corydalis cashmeriana prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Corydalis cashmeriana need?
Corydalis cashmeriana grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Corydalis cashmeriana hardy in the UK?
Corydalis cashmeriana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Corydalis cashmeriana?
Division, Seed sown as soon as ripe.
More in the Corydalis genus
- Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine'
- Corydalis buschii
- Corydalis caseanaSierra fumewort
- Corydalis luteayellow corydalis
- Corydalis lydica
- Corydalis nobilisgreat-flowered fumewort
- Corydalis ophiocarpa
- Corydalis pumila
