Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. hederifolium Silver Cloud Group
ivy-leaved cyclamen Silver Cloud Group
A clump-forming perennial to 12cm high, with foliage appearing after the flowers in autumn and lasting through winter until spring. Plants in this Group have ivy-like or heart-shaped leaves that are fully silvered in the centre, and green patterned with silver veining at the margins. Flowers are white or pale pink, to 2.5cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Pink White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs, not 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade; avoid excess moisture in summer while the plant is dormant. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe. Soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mice and squirrels, plants grown in containers may be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould, particularly when grown under glass
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