Corydalis Flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’

Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’ is an unusual garden plant, which is often admired. Plants may look delicate, but they’re quite robust, and enjoy our cool English summers. Flowering can often persist from late spring into the middle of summer.

Corydalis plants will effortlessly form clumps in borders, rockeries and shady corners. The foliage is ferny and purple, tinged with red. The accompanying flowers are tubular and in a dashing shade of bottle blue. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 50cm (19″).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’ makes an often admired, unusual garden plant. These Corydalis may look delicate, but they’re pretty tough, and enjoy our cool English summers. Flowering can often last from late spring until mid-summer, effortlessly forming clumps in borders, rockeries and shady corners. The foliage is fern-like and purple tinged with red. Its flowers are bright blue and tubular. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 50cm (19″). Grow Corydalis in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil in a sunny position or in dappled shade. Improve soil conditions by adding plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting.