Corydalis solida subsp. solida 'George Baker' (George Baker Fumewort, George Baker Corydalis)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Corydalis |
| Species | solida |
| Subspecies | solida |
| Cultivar | 'George Baker' |
| Synonyms | Corydalis solida f. transsylvanica 'George Baker', Corydalis solida 'G.P. Baker' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Shape | Clump-forming habit. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in a fertile, moist soil in full sunlight. |
| 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. |
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