Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine'

Corydalis

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Common Name:

Corydalis

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Blue Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

50 cm

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Description

Very fragrant plum-violet flowers arch elegantly above the lacy blue-green foliage. Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' is a very long bloomer, beginning with a spectacular display of flowers in late spring followed by continuous bloom until frost. Does not go through summer dormancy like other varieties of Corydalis. Also resistant to rabbits!

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Blooming

Blooms tubular, 4-petaled flowers.

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Growth

Growth needs differ among species, but most require full sun or partial shade. Sun-loving plants work well in a rock garden or alpine house. Plants that like shade are suitable for a rock or woodland garden, or as underplanting in a shrub border.

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Planting

When ripe, sow seeds in containers in an open frame. Germination may occur in a random fashion. Conduct division of spring-flowering species in fall, summer-flowering in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Pest

Prone to damage by slugs and snail. Aphids and spider mites are common under glass. Downy mildew and rust also occur.

Corydalis (Corydalis x 'Blackberry Wine') - Interesting facts

There are around 300 known species in the genus Corydalis, native to a range of habits in N. temperate regions. Corydalis produces an alkaloid known as bulbocapnine, which is sometimes used in medicines.