{"product_id":"corydale-beth-evans-corydalis-solida-bulbes","title":"Fumewort 'Beth Evans' (Corydalis solida) — Bulbs size 6\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"corydale-beth-evans\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Pale lilac and white flowers • 🌸 Flowers from March to April • 🌱 Small size, 15 to 20 cm • 🐝 Feeds bees and bumblebees • ⛅ Partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalises year after year • 📏 Bulbs size 6\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFumewort 'Beth Evans'\u003c\/strong\u003e opens small clusters of tubular, spurred flowers in spring, pale lilac lit with white, above finely cut grey-green foliage, 15 to 20 cm tall. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eCorydalis solida\u003c\/em\u003e, a species of Europe's light woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom March to April, it forms flowering cushions at the foot of trees and along shady paths, then its foliage dies back by late spring. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the easiest to naturalise in partial shade; to fill a whole shady corner, also discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre\"\u003eshade bulb mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFumewort makes the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.4 m² at the foot of a tree, or two 20 cm pots on a shady balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.8 m², for a touch of lilac along a border or at the foot of a shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.6 m², for a first carpet of flowers under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.2 m², to naturalise a light woodland area or the edge of a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 160-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubers are planted from September to November, as soon as they arrive, for flowers from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade; the ideal spot is the foot of a deciduous tree, sunny in spring and shady in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus and well drained; a woodland soil enriched with fallen leaves suits it perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -25 °C, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e; no protection is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the first year, flowering may be modest: fumewort finds its true rhythm from the second spring, once well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rainfall is enough. In pots, keep the compost slightly moist in spring, never soggy, and move the pot into the shade in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the surface of the compost is dry during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; a mulch of fallen leaves or compost in autumn is enough to enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave them in place so the seeds can ripen: this is how the clumps spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage die back on its own around May; it recharges the tubers for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAvoid hoeing around fumeworts in spring: the seedlings are tiny and easily mistaken for small weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lilac flowers light up cool corners of the garden and pots in partial shade in early spring, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, and lend themselves to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecolour and texture combinations\u003c\/a\u003e with other small spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and lilac duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells open the season in February, then the fumewort takes over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor shades of purple,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple flowers bloom at the same height, just before it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring flowers to the same spot from winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e nearby — its large white flowers open from December and keep the fumeworts company until spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in a 20 cm pot with a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e — their small yellow flowers contrast with the lilac of the fumeworts in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a deciduous tree, fumewort makes the most of the spring sun before the leaves come out, then rests in the shade all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e fumewort tubers dislike drying out; plant them within the next few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake, as the foliage disappears by late spring and the tubers could be damaged when digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the ants do the work:\u003c\/strong\u003e they carry off the seeds and spread the fumewort over the years, gradually forming a natural carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCorydalis solida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beth Evans'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e fumewort 'Beth Evans', bird-in-a-bush, solid-tubered corydalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaveraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry tubers, size 6\/+ (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40, 80 or 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, clusters of pale lilac and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5 to 8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, self-seeds and naturalises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers visited by bees and bumblebees in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if eaten, for pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland \/ Natural garden \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of the flowers and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278106370313,"sku":"50834","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57526233497865,"sku":"61560","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57526233530633,"sku":"61561","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57526233563401,"sku":"61562","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/corydale-beth-evans-corydalis-solida-bulbes-calibre-6-verdeia-7199558.png?v=1793781445","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/fumewort-beth-evans-corydalis-solida-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}