About
A compact, evergreen perennial forming a mound of finely-divided grey-green leaves and bearing scented, blue, tubular flowers clustered on upright red stems from late spring into early summer.
About the genus
Corydalis can be annuals, biennials or tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with ternately or pinnately lobed leaves and racemes of spurred, tubular flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but slugs and snails may damage young growth
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free