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Corydalis solida Firebird

Corydalis solida Firebird
Fumewort, Solid-rooted fumewort, Bird in a bush

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The bulbs arrived completely dry and all flattened, no sprouts. I doubt their recovery even though I put them in water right away, waiting for a day or two.

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This corydalis is a small hardy tuberous perennial, boasting an early flowering of pink-red blooms in spring. Its spikes of small tubular flowers emerge from beautiful finely cut fern-like foliage. Plant it in the sun, partial shade or even full shade, in well-drained but moist soil.  
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February, September to November
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Description

Corydalis solida 'Firebird' is a rare red-flowered variety. It is an extraordinary plant, with bright pink-red flowers in long tubes and bluish-green fern-like foliage. It is easy to grow in moist soil, and can be used as ground cover, in hanging baskets, or to cover shaded walls.

 

 

Corydalis solida is a small bulbous plant native to central and southern Europe and boreal and western Asia. It grows in shaded meadows, woods, and copse, as well as in mountain and subalpine meadows, in limestone soil. It belongs to the Papaveraceae family, just like poppies. The cultivar 'Firebird' is a recent horticultural creation. This hardy plant develops its foliage in spring. Its light grey-green leaves are divided into 3 narrow, cut and ovate segments. They measure from 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) long. Corydalis solida 'Firebird' reaches a height of about 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) at maturity with a width of 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in). Flowering takes place in spring, from March to May, in the form of compact and erect clusters composed of numerous pink-red tube-shaped flowers, 1 to 2cm (1in) long. They are terminated by 2 lips open on an almost white throat and equipped with a slender, downward-curved spur. The flowers are gathered in dense spikes at the top of an upright stem. The flowering is followed by the formation of elongated capsules called siliques. Corydalis solida is hermaphrodite and pollinated by insects. The seeds are dispersed by ants. The foliage disappears in summer.

 

Corydalis 'Firebird' is primarily a shade or semi-shade plant that will reveal its full potential on the edge of woodlands. It can be planted with other perennials that are not afraid of competition from tree or shrub roots. Accompany it with the cousin of Solomon's Seal (Uvularia grandiflora), hardy fuchsias, creeping bugleweed, Japanese anemones, Balkan digitalis, Tricyrtis, a carpet of periwinkles, and 'Ivory Heart' bleeding heart. This plant also performs very well in pots and has a beautiful effect in hanging baskets from which it cascades. Plant this corydalis above walls or in shaded rockeries.

Corydalis solida Firebird in pictures

Corydalis solida Firebird (Flowering) Flowering
Corydalis solida Firebird (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Corydalis

Species

solida

Cultivar

Firebird

Family

Fumariaceae - Papaveraceae

Other common names

Fumewort, Solid-rooted fumewort, Bird in a bush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Ideally, plant Corydalis solida in full sun or partial shade, or even in full shade, in very well-drained and moderately fertile soil. It tolerates the presence of limestone and clay in the soil. This young plant prefers soils that remain moist, even in summer, especially if exposed to the sun. It is easily cultivated in most regions. Mildew and rust can develop if the atmosphere or soil is too dry. Aphids and gastropods attack this plant.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February, September to November
Planting depth 1 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 15 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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