Corydalis 2010

[Regelian]

Göte,

thanks for the info.  I did buy it as a named selection, but the label has disappeared.  It was a German selection, as I recall.  No seedlings as of yet.

[Susan Band]

Has anyone else thought that the Corydalis are looking a bit stronger coloured after the cold winter? My bed of Beth Evans is looking a lot brighter and darker. Also C. henrikii is looking darker than I remember it 
Susan

[Susan Band]

Maybe the light levels are higher later on in the year and this is what is making the difference ?
I will try and get comparison pictures this afternoon
Susan

[ashley]

Has anyone else thought that the Corydalis are looking a bit stronger coloured after the cold winter? My bed of Beth Evans is looking a lot brighter and darker. Also C. henrikii is looking darker than I remember it 
Susan

Yes same here Susan.  It's interesting to see the effects of a longer, colder winter than usual on other 'bulbs' too.

[Gail]

Corydalis malkensis starting to flower for me, and starting to self-seed nicely too!

[Maggi Young]

I'm very fond of Corydalis malkensis.... it does spread about the place but it only grows  for such a short period in the year that it can happily co-exist with umpteen other plants in the same place without doing any harm. I think a spread of it looks so soft and inviting, all foamy white flowers and soft green foliage.... like a nice bed to lie on!

[Lesley Cox]

I'm spitting tacks at present as my parcel from Marcus Harvey arrived this morning (includes Colchicum luteum and C. chrys. 'Sunspot') but MAF have removed 3 bulbs of Corydalis solida 'Nymphenburg' which I did order but can't have checked the Bio Index because I now find they need a permit to import and subsequent quarantine for 12 months Level 2 quarantine). I must have assumed that as seed was OK, the bulbs would be permitted under Level I quarantine which is basically none at all except inspection on arrival etc. as for the crocuses, narcissus et al. So I can apply for a permit ($105) plus quarantine costs or I can have them returned for which they want $42.95 (only cost $10 to send the whole parcel from Australia) or I can have them destroyed. Hence the tacks. Still thinking about it, but steam coming from ears.

[Tony Willis]

Lesley does not sound much different to here,persecute those who try to do things correctly.

Here are two Corydalis solida.

the first is a mixed pot from seedlings dug out of the plunge and the second is from Greece. I do wonder why so many of these things are named when sowing random seeds produces lots of 'named forms' and then they just multiply

[TheOnionMan]

Here are two Corydalis solida.

the first is a mixed pot from seedlings dug out of the plunge and the second is from Greece. I do wonder why so many of these things are named when sowing random seeds produces lots of 'named forms' and then they just multiply

Tony, I agree with the C. solida seedlings, I get all sorts of colors, the "Baker" reds and such.  Your white Grecian form of solida is special, such clarity of color and strong form.

[Maggi Young]

Your white Grecian form of solida is special, such clarity of color and strong form.

Yes, it is lovely...and if it were to be distributed, but not given a name, how would anyone know what/which it is?
And when two or more folk who come into possesion of this unamed plant each decide to name it, or put it up to Joint Rock ( who will ask that it be given a name if an award is made) ... what then? Galloping confusion, that's what! Which is why so many plants are given names by their raiser/finder!  

As an example, Ian's hybrid Corydalis x Craigton Blue has only ever leeft this garden as Craigton Blue.... it is now available in umpteen nurseries across Europe, everyone knows what the plant is and where it came from; hasn't earned Ian a penny from that commercial success, but the identity of the plant is known and , we hope, assured!

[Jane]

I'm very excited to show this picture of my Corydalis popovii. I wasn't sure if it was going to make it through the winter in the garden, as I only bought it last Autumn. This is my leap from Corydalis solidas! Jane

[David Nicholson]

Nice leap Jane.

[Tony Willis]

Maggi I was feeling particularly irritable this afternoon(and perhaps still am) but that does not change the situation as to lots of plants. The one you mention is able to be propagated in reasonable numbers and remain true. Lots of the bulbs are just raised from seed. As to the joint rock I have never seen any purpose in its existence.

[Hristo]

Bravo Jane for trying it outside, did it have a cloche or has it survived all on its own?

True Maggi, but I'm sure a whimsical name can help sales!
Now my selection of flowerers, some of which look similiar to each other, some of which have returned from the dead, some are now 12 years old and from Christies, none of which cost more than 6 euros.....

Corydalis caucasica
Corydalis chionophila
Corydalis intermedia
Corydalis paczoskii
Corydalis schanginii ssp. schanginii
corydais solida ssp. slivensis
Corydalis solida ssp. solida
Corydalis solida ssp. solida
Corydalis tauricola
Corydalis popovii

[Maggi Young]

As to the joint rock I have never seen any purpose in its existence.

 I could not possibly comment.......