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Other common names Lebanon cyclamen
Family Primulaceae
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
Details C. libanoticum is a tuberous perennial bearing rounded to heart-shaped, dull green leaves, with paler green markings in winter. From winter to early spring, pale to mid pink flowers, with white bases and bold red markings at the mouths, are borne with the leaves
Plant range Syria, Lebanon
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Tufted
Toxicity All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H3
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in a cool greenhouse in bright filtered light, in containers of loam-based compost (JI No2), water moderately in full leaf and use a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser, reduce water as leaves wither after flowering. Keep dry when dormant then resume watering and feeding as new growth appears. Repot when tubers fill their container
Propagation Propagate by seed, as for hardy cyclamen
Suggested planting locations and garden types Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required, tidy old leaves and flowers
Pests Mice, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Diseases Grey moulds (botrytis) may be a problem under glass
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