| Common Name | Corydalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Corydalis |
| species | flexuosa |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has flowers with a deeper blue color than 'China Blue'. |
| Landscape Value | Use it in shade or part shade in a mass planting, mixed bed, or as an understory plant. 'Blue Panda is a very long bloomer in the Pacific NW. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 8" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist, not wet. |
| Special Uses | Fragrant |
| Comments | Plants go summer dormant when it gets hot and dry. Recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a 72 cell size, not a larger size container. |
Corydalis ‘Blue Panda’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This long bloomer and re-bloomer in the Pacific Northwest combines the charms of sky blue flowers and a lovely fragrance. A wonderful, fragrant blue Corydalis from China's “Panda Country.”
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 8″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
| pH | 5.4 – 6.6 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 75 ppm |
| Notes | USE NO CHEMICALS ON CORYDALIS without prior experience. We recommend transplanting to a 4″ pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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