Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. hederifolium Silver Cloud Group

RHS Plant Profile

ivy-leaved cyclamen Silver Cloud Group

Synonyms

Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Cloud'
Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. hederifolium 'Silver Cloud'

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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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade

Aspect: East–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): H5

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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 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: 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