Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
- Greece Peloponnese
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade, under trees or shrubs, to avoid excessive summer moisture. Mulch annually with leaf mould as leaves wither; in areas with prolonged frost provide a deep, loose mulch. See hardy cyclamen cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed: before sowing soak seed in water for at least 10 hours and rinse thoroughly. Sow seed as soon as ripe in darkness, in a mix of equal parts seed compost and sharp grit. Water and drain then seal pots in clear plastic bags. Keep at a minimum of 16°C (61°F) in a lightly shaded place. Remove bags once germination occurs and transplant seedlings when large enough to handle
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mice, squirrels, red spider mite, vine weevil and cyclamen mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould (Botrytis) under glass
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