Cyclamen intaminatum

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Synonyms

Cyclamen cilicium var. intaminatum

Alpine Rockery Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial
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A small tuberous perennial, up to 10cm high, with rounded heart-shaped marbled green leaves, light green beneath, about 4cm across. Unscented flowers, 1cm across, white or pale pink with silver-grey veins, appear from autumn to early winter

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbsnot to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Cyclamen are tuberous perennials with rounded, sometimes angular, leaves which are often attractively mottled. The nodding, characteristically shaped flowers have 5 reflexed and twisted petals, often with dark markings at the base
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Turkey

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant so that the tops of the tubers are either at or just below the surface, in humus-rich, well-drained soil, in partial shade from deciduous trees or shrubs which will keep the tubers dry during their summer dormancy; when the leaves die back in spring, mulch with leafmould; may also be grown in pots or pans in an alpine house or frame

Propagation

Propagate by seed (as for hardy cyclamen) as soon as it is ripe when the seed capsule splits in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mice or grey squirrels digging up the tubers

Diseases

May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould and damping-off of seedlings