Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Beth Evans'
fumewort 'Beth Evans'
A tuberous herbaceous perennial to 25cm, with grey-green, divided foliage and tubular flowers in an erect raceme in spring. Colour can be variable, from pale coral pink to deeper pink-red, with a characteristic white flash on the spur. Colour is deeper after a cold winter. Dormant from midsummer
Synonyms
Corydalis solida 'Beth Evans'Corydalis transsylvanica 'Beth Evans'
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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 | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in very well-drained moderately fertile soil. May tolerate partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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