About

Corydalis cashmeriana 'Kailash' is a compact, deciduous perennial that reaches a height of up to 10 cm. It features finely divided leaves that are a pale shade of bluish-green. In summer, this plant produces clusters of vibrant blue flowers with distinctive spurs.

About the genus

Corydalis includes annuals, biennials, and perennials that can be either tuberous or rhizomatous. The plants feature leaves that are either ternately or pinnately lobed, and they produce racemes adorned with spurred, tubular flowers.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich, acidic or neutral soil in partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage on young growth but generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free