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Corydalis malkensis (Alexeenkoana of gardens)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis malkensis
Other names
Alexeenkoana of gardens, Corydalis caucasica var. alba
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. malkensis - C. malkensis is a small, delicate herbaceous perennial with divided light-green leaves and racemes of white, tubular flowers in spring.
Corydalis malkensis is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis malkensis (Alexeenkoana of gardens) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Plant tubers in autumn in free-draining, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade - preferably in alpine house or rock garden. Keep moist in winter - allow to dry out in summer. If planting in pots keep pot from drying out and re-pot annually.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 malkensis
Other names
Alexeenkoana of gardens, Corydalis caucasica var. alba
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. malkensis - C. malkensis is a small, delicate herbaceous perennial with divided light-green leaves and racemes of white, tubular flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis malkensis (Alexeenkoana of gardens) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Plant tubers in autumn in free-draining, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade - preferably in alpine house or rock garden. Keep moist in winter - allow to dry out in summer. If planting in pots keep pot from drying out and re-pot annually.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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