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Herbaceous Perennial

Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'PBR

corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

A low-growing, compact perennial to around 25cm high and wide with leaves divided into blue-green, ovate, deeply lobed leaflets. short, upright stems bear racemes of tubular yellow flowers from late spring into summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Blue Green
Summer Yellow Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
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

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in 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
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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