Corydalis ochroleuca

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pale corydalis

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Synonyms

Pseudofumaria alba
Corydalis pseudofumaria alba

Herbaceous Perennial
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A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 30cm tall with foliage divided into oval light green leaflets that are paler beneath. Dense clusters of white flowers tipped with bright yellow, each up to 1.5cm long, are borne from late spring into summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
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
SE Europe

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free