Corydalis malkensis
Malka corydalis
A tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with pale green leaves palmately divided into narrow segments, and erect racemes of white, tubular flowers 2cm in length, with broad lips
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Corydalis can be annuals, biennials or tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with ternately or pinnately lobed leaves and racemes of spurred, tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade in a rock garden, or grow in pots in an alpine house. Prefers more moisture in winter and partially drying out in summer, plant tubers in autumn, if using pots plunge the pots in damp sand up to the collar of the pot to prevent drying out. Repot annually
Propagation
Propagate by allowing tubers to increase each year. Propagate by seed sown as soon as it is ripe in pots in an open frame; germination may be erratic
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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