Malka corydalis

Also known as: alexeenkoana of gardens

A tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial to 15cm in height, with pale green leaves palmately divided into narrow segments, and erect racemes of white, tubular flowers 2cm in length, with broad lips

Scientific classification

Species: Malka corydalis (Corydalis malkensis)
Genus: Corydalis
Family: Papaveraceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Alpine Rockery
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Malka corydalis

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Caucasus

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Quick identification of Malka corydalis

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Malka corydalis care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by allowing tubers to increase each year. Propagate by seed sown as soon as it is ripe in pots in an open frame; germination may be erratic

Growing

Grow in sharply drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade in a rock garden, or grow in pots in an alpine house. Prefers more moisture in winter and partially drying out in summer, plant tubers in autumn, if using pots plunge the pots in damp sand up to the collar of the pot to prevent drying out. Repot annually

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