- Botanical name: Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue'
- Common name: Corydalis
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- 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 ‘Porcelain Blue’ bears incredibly intense aqua-blue flowers over a very long period, usually blooming right into autumn. Grow three or five plants in a group to make the greatest effect in a larger garden.
Grow Corydalis flexuosa ‘Porcelain Blue’ in moist but well-drained soil in light shade. Lift and divide congested clumps in autumn.
How to grow Corydalis 'Porcelain 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
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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 |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| 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 'Porcelain Blue' and wildlife
Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue' poisonous?
Corydalis 'Porcelain 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
