About

Corydalis 'Heavenly Blue' is a herbaceous perennial that grows to about 30 cm in height. This plant emerges in spring, featuring finely divided green foliage, and it will die back during the summer months. It produces clusters of tubular blue flowers that add interest to the garden during its active growth period.

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

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in deep, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free