- Botanical name: Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue'
- Common name: Corydalis
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Corydalis flexuosa forms a spreading mat of fern-like foliage, often with a bronze tint, from which clusters of dainty tubular, sky-blue flowers appear in late spring. It’s perfect for using to fill gaps in a partially shaded border or planting under trees and shrubs.
Corydalis flexuosa ‘China Blue’ has incredibly intense blue flowers – few other plants have flowers of such a gloom-piercing blue, which ranges from almost turquoise to mid china blue. Grow three or five plants in a group to make the greatest effect in a larger garden. Beautiful plants for adding spring detail to a woodland garden, or a humus rich border in the shade of shrubs.
Grow Corydalis flexuosa ‘China Blue’ in moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in autumn.
How to grow Corydalis 'China Blue'
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Plant size
30cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Corydalis 'China Blue' and wildlife
Corydalis 'China Blue' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Corydalis 'China Blue' poisonous?
Corydalis 'China Blue' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
