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Corydalis 'Tory MP' (Corydalis 'Tory MP')
1 hour care
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per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis 'Tory MP'
Other names
Corydalis 'Tory MP', Corydalis elata × flexuosa 'Tory MP'
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Tory MP' _ 'Tory MP' is an upright, herbaceous, summer dormant perennial with green, dissected foliage and fragrant, bright blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Corydalis 'Tory MP' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn; Bright-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis 'Tory MP' (Corydalis 'Tory MP') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Corydalis 'Tory MP'
Other names
Corydalis 'Tory MP', Corydalis elata × flexuosa 'Tory MP'
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Tory MP' _ 'Tory MP' is an upright, herbaceous, summer dormant perennial with green, dissected foliage and fragrant, bright blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Autumn; Bright-green in Winter
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 'Tory MP' (Corydalis 'Tory MP') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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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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