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Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue'
Introduce a touch of serene blue to your shaded garden spaces with Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue'. This delightful perennial offers a unique display of sapphire-blue, subtly fragrant flowers that bloom from mid to late spring, often returning in autumn in cooler climates. Its elegant, finely cut blue-gray foliage adds texture and color, creating a mounded habit perfect for borders and containers. Thriving in cool, moist, shady conditions, this low-maintenance plant provides years of seasonal interest and is a magnet for butterflies.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
2623
/ 2677
#2623 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
SKU
27511
Who it's for
- Exceptional True Blue Color
- Ideal Shade Performer
- Extended Bloom Season
Who should skip it
- Sensitivity to Heat and Humidity
- Potential for Aggressive Spreading
- Susceptibility to Slugs and Snails
Key Specs
SKU
27511
Genus
Corydalis
Species
flexuosa
Variety
'Porcelain Blue'
Item Form
1-Quart
Light Requirements
Shade/Part Shade
Mature Height
10 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Features
- True blue, fragrant flowers
- Elegant blue-gray foliage
- Attracts butterflies
- Blooms in the first year
- Repeat blooming potential
- Low maintenance
- Suitable for containers
- Shade tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the stunning, true blue color of the 'Porcelain Blue' blooms, noting that the plant delivers on its unique design promise. The primary theme is reliability; once established, gardeners find this variety surprisingly robust and easy to maintain, especially in shaded areas. However, some initial feedback suggests germination can be inconsistent, making the quality of the starting material a point of discussion. Overall, the visual payoff makes the effort worthwhile for shade garden enthusiasts.
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