Corydalis lutea

Genus: Corydalis

Species: lutea

Family Name: Papaveraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 396G

English Name(s): Yellow Fumitory, Fumitory, Fumewort

Hardiness: Hardy

Colour: Yellow/Orange

Flowers: May, June, July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Seeds require a period of cold and damp to germinate. Sow indoors at any time, sow under glass in spring or autumn.  Under glass, surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seed as light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 16°C. Germination takes 21-40 days but can be erratic taking up to 5 weeks. Indoors, place seeds between damp kitchen paper, place in a freezer bag and pop in the fridge at 4°C for 2 weeks removing the seedlings as they emerge. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on allowing a tuber to form. Acclimatise for 10-15 days before planting out.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in partial sun.

Cultivation Instructions

Requires little attention.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 30

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.