Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
'Beth Evans'
fumeworth
Cottage garden colour is at your fingertips with Corydalis solida 'Beth Evans', an easy-to-grow, tuberous plant that bears eye-catching spiles of coral-pink blooms in late spring. Also known by the less-than-exciting name of Fumewort, this undemanding garden plant deserves a prominent spot in garden beds and borders. Even the foliage is attractive - tinged with silver and prettily divided for a soft-textured look. As practical as it is pretty, Corydalis solida 'Beth Evans' does not need to be lifted during its summer dormancy!
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Plant profile
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'Beth Evans'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Bulb size
- 6/+
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 50 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
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