corydalis
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'
Overview
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' is an amazing plant for the garden. Its delicate yellow blooms appear atop slender and airy stems held aloft from early spring to late fall. Its foliage is interestingly cut and almost fern-like making it a striking specimen with evergreen foliage. The blooms are slightly fragrant and once planted requires minimal care. Its vibrant blooms attract butterflies and provide a picturesque companion to nearby blooming spring bulbs. It's a great addition to rock gardens or containers as it will naturalize in zones three through nine and is perfect for both sunny and shady spots. This is a great go-to plant for garden enthusiasts!
Care Guide
Watering
Water Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' deeply and regularly, keeping the soil lightly moist at all times. It's best to water in the morning to give plants some extra time to take up both water and nutrients. During its growing season, from spring to midsummer, water frequently, about once a week. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry before watering again. If the foliage is wilting, it’s time to water. In late summer to early fall, reduce watering frequency to once every 2 weeks. During the winter months, these plants can survive a bit drier, but water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry. Carefully monitor the moisture levels along with the weather conditions, and adjust watering accordingly.
Light
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' plants require bright indirect sunlight or 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. When providing direct sunlight, it is best to provide it in the mornings to avoid overheating the plants. When providing bright indirect sunlight, it is best to ensure the plants are located in an area where the light is filtered through a sheer curtain at least part of the day. Additionally, Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' plants can tolerate partial shade but will grow best when given some sunlight.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6–8.
Pruning
For Corydalis 'Canary Feathers', pruning should be done in late spring after danger of frost has passed. This plant should receive moderate pruning, cutting away or thinning out branches, stems, and foliage that look over-crowded or spindly. Cutting off damaged or dead wood is also necessary. Pruning will promote new growth and create a bushier structure with more flowers. It's generally not necessary to prune the Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' more than once a year.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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