Cyclamen persicum
Florists' Cyclamen
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 but cannot stand heat also. It may go dormant in summer. Plant in protected areas from drying winds.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.