Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' (Blue corydalis 'Pere David')

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

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Divide every three or four years to maintain vigour.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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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