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Other common names Cilician cyclamen
Synonyms Cyclamen cilicium var. cilicium
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. cilicium is a tuberous perennial with broad, heart-shaped leaves, mottled with silver above and purplish beneath, and pale or rosy-pink flowers 2-3cm in width, with reflexed, twisted petals marked with purple at the base, opening in autumn
Plant range SW Turkey (Cilicia)
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Tufted
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 North-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height Up to 10 cm
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Plant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither
Propagation Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Suggested planting locations and garden types Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Mice and squirrels may be a problem; vine weevil can attack pot-grown plants
Diseases Generally disease free outdoors
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Cilician cyclamen
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