CORYDALIS flexuosa 'China Blue'

Blue - light blue

Height - 30-50cm (12-20in)

Spread - 20-30cm (8-12in)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect, summer dormant perennial (dies right down after flowering). Flowers are in dense terminal and axillary racemes. Flowers are 2.5cm (1in) long, blue with white throats

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - sprinkle gravel over surface to show where planted.

Pests & Diseases - slugs and snails.

Place of origin - China (western Sichuan)

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Seasonal Interest - Spring

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich and cool position - if dampish area, will tolerate sun

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant