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Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue' (PBR)

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Corydalis flexuosa ‘Porcelain Blue’ is a delightfully elegant perennial, with amazingly vivid light to mid-blue flowers, which appear over long periods.

Remarkably robust for such a delicate looking plant, its honey-scented, soft glaucous foliage makes this a must-have for your pots, containers and borders.

How to care for Corydalis flexuosa Porcelain Blue (PBR):

Select a cool, partially shaded location with well-draining, humus-rich soil. Plant in early spring or autumn, spacing 15-30cm (6-12in) apart. Maintain consistent moisture, especially during the spring growing season, and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) layer of organic mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring.

Many Corydalis species enter dormancy during hot, dry summers, so reduce watering but don't let roots dry out completely. In autumn, cut back stems to near ground level, doing so earlier if self-seeding is a concern. Monitor for slug and snail damage, especially on young growth.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
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  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:

Light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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RH30004906
9cm pot
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RH30005988
3 × 9cm pots
£34.99 £11.66 each
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