The three stems of Corydalis solida Beth Evans is the mainstay of the small arrangement. This is one of two corydalis I bought at the Bishops's Palace. I like to see them in flower, and this one was a good pink colour. The name Corydalis comes from korydalis, meaning crested lark in Greek– on account of the shape of the flowers.
I love the foliage of corydalis but have not cut any leaves as they are needed to feed up the bulb. This past week I have been reading The Knot by Jane Borodale. The Knot alludes to the knot garden being planted by Henry Lyte of Lytes Cary Manor.
"The Honeysuckle is offering up tiers of new greyish-purple leaves along its stem."
When I read this last weekend, I picked my way through th snow to the honeysuckle and indeed it had just started to shoot. This Monday the purple leaves are already unfurling after two days of sunny weather.
Cathy who hosts this meme is 'testing' us with ideas coming thick and fast. Do go over to her post then if you have a vase why not join in too.
As a' postscript' here is one of the Corydalis for foliage: Blue Heron first seen in Alison's Garden last autumn where just the leaves were sufficient for me to stop and admire it. This is number one on my list.
I am hoping that Alison will feature its blooms soon as they are the most magnificent blue.....
Great combination and thanks for the all the added information.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little vase...I wait every year to see my Corydalis bloom...always a surprise under the big trees in the back, they greet me each spring!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thanks for the origin of Corydalis--that's lovely too.
ReplyDeleteOh that corydalis is lovely, Noelle, and as it's something I have currently been considering I shall certainly put this variety on my wish list
ReplyDeleteOne on my wish list for sure is corydalis Blue Heron...I'm going to add a note to the post about this one.
DeleteA very pretty combination of flowers and foliage!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that corydalis! It's another genus that doesn't like the dry conditions here in coastal Southern California.
ReplyDeleteLovely pinks and plums, I didn't recognize this plant,looked it up - beautiful and medicinal.
ReplyDeleteI like to know about the names of plants and this is a new one to me - thank you Noelle. A good combination.
ReplyDeleteLooking up Corydalis I came across this:
ReplyDeletehttps://sciencebasedmedicine.org/corydalis-an-herbal-medicine-for-pain-with-some-thoughts-on-drug-development/
Wondered if you would be interested.
It also seems to be called fume wort, so I'm going to try to discover why it has that name now .... off down the rabbithole .....
I love fumewort which I call the wild yellow variety. This came of its own volition to grow in my previous garden. I love the way it 'disappears' in the summer. With snowdrops and corydalis the shaded border running out from the conservatory is my project for this year.
DeleteHa, funny you should mention my Corydalis, I'd hoped to post a picture as the first flowers have come out. The leaves are slightly weather damaged but the flowers are perfect. Events overcame me and I didn't manage but I'll try harder for next week. Your little vase is heartening, I'm pleased to see things coming out. x
ReplyDeleteI only added your corydalis after I had posted my IAVOM so that Cathy does not miss out on that one. Must meet up soon....
DeleteI am not sure I have ever seen Corydalis in a vase. Very pretty. I love the feathery leaves too. We have lots growing wild down near the river, but it isn't flowering yet.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are still looking as good if not better than when they were first picked. This morning they made a pretty picture on the kitchen windowsill whilst I was washing up.
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