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fumewort 'Firecracker'

Corydalis solida 'Firecracker'

Genus: Corydalis
Family: Papaveraceae

About this plant

'Firecracker' is a summer-dormant, tuberous perennial to 25cm with deeply divided, grey-green leaves and upright spikes of bright red, tubular flowers with downward-curving spurs

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in very well-drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatorySubmerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years