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Corydalis Purple Leaf

Genus: Corydalis.

Species: Corydalis flexuosa.

Planted 05.08 Vistabile rockery house end

Bought 05.08 Malvern Spring Flower Show

this species of corydalis is a popular plant and no wonder, with its dainty tubular flowers that seem to swim like shoals of turquoise tropical fish above the delicate ferny foliage in late spring. The plant is dormant in summer, and the leaves appear in autumn. For best results, plant on a moisture-retentive but free-draining soil in light shade.
Skill Level: Experienced

Exposure: Partial / dappled shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline

Flowering period: April to May
Colour: soft blue
Shape: tubular

Height: 30cm
Spread: 20cm

Looks good with:
Convallaria majalis
Primula vialii

Photos of this plant

  • Corydalisflexuosapurpleleafvistabilepondrockery14.05.08

Reminders for this plant

Due over 15 years ago:

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Due over 14 years ago:

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