Corydalis solida
ssp. solida 'George Baker'
George Baker Fumewort, George Baker Corydalis
Family |
Papaveraceae |
Genus |
Corydalis |
Species |
solida |
Cultivar |
'George Baker' |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials |
Subspecies |
solida |
Synonyms |
Corydalis solida f. transsylvanica 'George Baker', Corydalis solida 'G.P. Baker' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) |
5 - 15 |
Height |
10 - 50 cm |
Spread |
10 - 50 cm |
General Description |
Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'George Baker' is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots, grey-green leaves and brick-red flowers in erect racemes. |
Cultivation |
Grows well in a fertile, moist soil in full sunlight. |
Shape |
Clump-forming habit. |
Pests |
Slugs and snails. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are grey-green and divided. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are deep red in colour, with a tubular shape, appearing in an erect raceme. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division. |