Cyclamen persicum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: MJC/Jacobs/Mullany

 

Description

Cyclamen persicum is a tuberous perennial that grows 1' tall and 6"-10" wide with silver to green leaves. It likes shade and well draining, sandy loam soil with lot of peat or organic matter. It is often grown as a house plant. Pink, white or red flowers bloom in winter and spring, on stems above the foliage. Cyclamen is not frost hardy. It may go dormant in hot summer areas. Plant in protected areas from drying winds. Water sparingly in summer but regular water during bloom period.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).