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Corydalis wilsonii (Wilson's corydalis)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis wilsonii
Other names
Wilson's corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. wilsonii - C. wilsonii is a compact, tap-rooted, evergreen perennial forming a wide rosette of pinnate, blue-green leaves divided into broadly oblong or elliptic leaflets and loose, upright racemes of short-spurred, tubular, green-tipped, bright yellow flowers in spring.
Corydalis wilsonii is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Compact
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back in summer if foliage is untidy.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis wilsonii (Wilson's corydalis) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best grown in an alpine house or bulb frame in equal parts loam, grit, and leaf mould. Will not tolerate excessive winter wet. Will self-seed in ideal soil conditions. Outdoors, grow in poor, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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 wilsonii
Other names
Wilson's corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. wilsonii - C. wilsonii is a compact, tap-rooted, evergreen perennial forming a wide rosette of pinnate, blue-green leaves divided into broadly oblong or elliptic leaflets and loose, upright racemes of short-spurred, tubular, green-tipped, bright yellow flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back in summer if foliage is untidy.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis wilsonii (Wilson's corydalis) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best grown in an alpine house or bulb frame in equal parts loam, grit, and leaf mould. Will not tolerate excessive winter wet. Will self-seed in ideal soil conditions. Outdoors, grow in poor, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but 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)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but 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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