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Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' (Blue corydalis 'Pere David')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'
Other names
Blue corydalis 'Pere David'
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pere David' _ 'Pere David' is a mound-forming, late summer-dormant perennial with shiny, divided light green leaves and bright blue tube-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Divide every three or four years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' (Blue corydalis 'Pere David') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'
Other names
Blue corydalis 'Pere David'
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pere David' _ 'Pere David' is a mound-forming, late summer-dormant perennial with shiny, divided light green leaves and bright blue tube-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Divide every three or four years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' (Blue corydalis 'Pere David') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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