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CYCLAMEN coum
An alpine variety producing shades of pink
Further Reading....
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - varying shades of pink with dark carmine-red and white mouths
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Height - 5-8cm (2-3in)
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Spread - 10cm (4in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Tuberous - tuberous perennial with rounded leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long. Leaves can be shiny, unmarked and dark green or deep green with silver markings. Produces compact flowers to 2cm (¾in) long with dark carmine-red and white mouths.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - does not thrive in very dry soils. Colours vary from white to shades of pink and carmine-red.
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Pests & Diseases - mice and squirrels. Vine weevil, cyclamen mite, grey mould.
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Place of origin - Bulgaria, Caucasus, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Cyclamen - Growing Guide
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5-8cm (2-3in)
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10cm (4in) |
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50