Botanical name: Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' Family: Papaveraceae Plant type: Evergreen perennial Origin: China Size (HxW): 30cm x 40-45cm wide. Climate: Cool to Temperate. Flowers: Spring and mid Autumn. It goes semi-dormant in mid Summer. Planting depth and spacing: Plant with the crown of the plant at soil surface and around 40-45cm apart. Soil: Well draining and fertile. Position: Full sun to semi shade. Frost: Hardy. Watering: Water in well and keep moist, especially over Summer. Fertilizer: Organic or NPK of 5-2-1 Pruning: Cut back to about 10cm above the ground in Winter (In cold areas the plant goes dormant anyway)
