Common Name | China Blue Corydalis |
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Family | Papaveraceae |
Genus | Corydalis |
species | flexuosa |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | May, June, July |
Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
Foliage Color | Blue, Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
How Different? | 'China Blue' is a bolder plant with larger flowers then 'Blue Panda'. It has a sky blue flower color. |
Landscape Value | Good in the woodland, shade garden, or understory. Use it in containers and in shady borders. The plant is a very long bloomer in the Pacific NW. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 12" / 14" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist, not wet. |
Special Uses | Fragrant |
Comments | Plants go summer dormant when it gets hot and dry. Recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a 72 cell size, not a larger size container. |
Corydalis ‘China Blue’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
A bolder plant with larger flowers then 'Blue Panda' with divided leaves that are almost glaucous and clear sky blue flowers. Blooms are sweetly fragrant and vigorous and can re-bloom in the fall.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 12″ / 14″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
pH | 5.4 – 6.6 |
Fertility Needs | 50 – 75 ppm |
Notes | USE NO CHEMICALS ON CORYDALIS without prior experience. We recommend transplanting to a 4″ pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |