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Corydalis triternata (Triternate corydalis)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis triternata
Other names
Triternate corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. triternata - C. triternata is a small, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with dark-green, divided leaves. In spring, it bears racemes of narrow, tubular, pale-pink flowers held above the foliage on upright stems.
Corydalis triternata is: Deciduous
Habit
Small
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; 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 triternata (Triternate corydalis) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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 triternata
Other names
Triternate corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. triternata - C. triternata is a small, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with dark-green, divided leaves. In spring, it bears racemes of narrow, tubular, pale-pink flowers held above the foliage on upright stems.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Small
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; 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 triternata (Triternate corydalis) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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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| 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: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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