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Porcelain Blue

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Corydalis flexuosa Franch. · Ornamentals · bred by John Gifford Hillier

also searched as: поркелаин блуе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is an erect perennial 30–50 cm in height, forming compact clumps. Foliage is lacy, deeply dissected, glaucous green with bronze shades on leaves and stems. Flowers are large, tubular, bright blue with a white throat, possessing a honey scent.

The variety is characterized by prolonged flowering: the main wave occurs in April–May, with a possible repeat wave in late summer and autumn. The plant does not enter a state of pronounced summer dormancy, maintaining ornamental quality throughout the season. It belongs to winter-hardy varieties (climate zone 5) and possesses sturdy stems.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
John Gifford Hillier 3 Developed the variety
Applicant
Hilliers Nurseries Ltd Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Hillier Nurseries Ltd. 15 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20180427
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  1. Application filed 6 February 2018
  2. Registered 6 July 2020
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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Same species

Other varieties: Corydalis flexuosa Franch.

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