Species corydalis Guide
purple-white flowers and brown-green leaves with lime-yellow midribs on light-green stems

corydalis

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine'

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Wine-purple Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

purple,black

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' plants should be watered deeply and thoroughly every 7 to 10 days when the soil is dry to the touch. Be careful not to overwater the plant as it does not tolerate wet or saturated conditions. When watering, it is best to water the soil, not the foliage, and keep the foliage dry. Water when the temperature is cooler, such as early in the morning or later in the evening.Additional humidity or misting of the Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' plant can also benefit the plant.

sunlight

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' plants require a sunny site with at least 10-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Best growth occurs in sunny, dry conditions where the plants get a few hours of direct sunlight in the morning and then plenty of indirect sunlight the rest of the day. Depending on the region, Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' can be grown in both full sun and part shade, but will need at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day for it to bloom and look its best. In cold, wet climates, it is best to provide some afternoon shade.

pruning

Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' should be pruned lightly in the late winter to early spring when it is just beginning to grow. Prune off any dead or damaged foliage and cut back any long or wayward stems. If the plant has become overgrown and overcrowded, you can trim some of the old growth to help it to regain its form. Be careful not to remove too much of the foliage, as Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' is a slow-growing plant and will only show new growth in the early spring. Any major pruning should be done as infrequently as possible.