About
This scrambling or climbing annual, reaching between 15 to 40cm in height. It has a branching habit and finely dissected, blueish-green leaves, giving a fine-textured, feathery appearance with dull white flowers with purple tips appearing from May to October.
About the genus
Fumaria is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, well-drained soil in a sunny location
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. Self-seeds freely
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free