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A sea of blue blooms over mounds of light, ferny foliage Not only does Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’ offer long-lasting, semi evergreen foliage for gap-filling, weed-suppressing interest. When this wonder flowers, in late spring and early summer the perfume from these elongated blooms, likened to sweet lilacs, will drift across the garden for mood-enhancing delight. What is more, in the right setting, once established plants may well produce a second flush of flowers in late summer or early autumn, as the weather cools slightly.Blooms are held on strong, slender red stems which make an eye-catching inclusion in a vase as well as being perfect for rockeries, borders or containers. ‘Craigton Blue’ is a pollinator friendly plant, perfect for wildlife friendly gardens where their semi-evergreen foliage brings valuable protection as well as valuable groundcover with a height and spread of 50cm. Plant Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’ in moist, well-drained soil of any kind. Prefers a spot in parti
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’ |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
