A collection of tuberous perennials, with heart-shaped dark green leaves with silvery markings, and flowers with reflexed petals in a range of colours from white to deep pinks and reds. This collection includes Cyclamen persicum hybrids from the Verano series, which flower from autumn to winter, and from the Picasso series, which flower from winter to spring
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow indoors in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, peat substitute and sharp sand, in bright, filtered light with moderate humidity. May be placed outdoors for autumn colour but will not tolerate temperatures below around 10°C. Water moderately when in growth (avoiding the crown) but reduce water as the leaves fade, and keep dry when dormant. Apply a low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every two months when in full leaf
Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours then rinse, prior to sowing
No pruning required
May be susceptible to red spider mite, cyclamen mite and vine weevil when grown under glass
May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould and powdery mildews when grown under glass