Cyclamen persicum |
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Florists' Cyclamen |
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.
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
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