Corydalis

A large genus with over 400 species Corydalis plants enjoy a range of conditions from sun to deep shade, depending on the species.

With wonderful spurred flowers from spring to autumn. The flowers range from blue through to yellow and red.  With attractive ferny foliage Corydalis looks great as a specimen or when used as a ground cover plants.

Care

Most Corydalis like damp conditions, and part shade, think woodland situation, so a well drained soil with plenty of compost or humus dug in to it will suit. They can be grown in pots or containers where a mass planting will look wonderful in spring with the masses of flowers.

Propagation is from seed or by dividing established clumps in late winter.

Species and cultivars

• C. flexuosa is the popular blue form, with a purple leafed form also available, Corydalis elata is also a blue flowering plant, while Corydalis lutea is a yellow flowering plant.
• C. sempervirens with its yellow and pink flowers is very attractive, sometimes referred to as the ‘Rock Harlequin’
• The rhizome of C. ambigua (common name, Corydalis Yan Hu Suo) is used in Chinese medicine.
• C. ochroleuca is a white flowering species, and all are clump forming perennials.
• C. sewerzowii is an interesting species from Afghanistan, yellow flowers and blue grey foliage

Corydalis plants are available for sale from the following nurseries

FROGMORE GARDENS - phone 03 5424 1777
Blackwood Rd Newbury VIC 3458
email:sales@frogmoregardens.com.au
Herbaceous perennial. Grass & prairie plants specialists. Mail Order & personal shopping.
www.frogmoregardens.com.au

CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com

LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au

MOIDART RARE PLANTS & GARDEN - phone: 0248612600
21 Eridge Park Rd Bowral NSW 2576
Large range of rare plants, bulbs, trees and shrubs for sale online from our Southern Highlands NSW nurseries.
www.moidartrareplantsandgarden.com