East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
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Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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.
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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.
