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CYCLAMEN coum
An alpine variety producing shades of pink
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Varying shades of pink with dark carmine-red and white mouths -
Height5-8cm (2-3in) -
Spread10cm (4in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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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TuberousTuberous 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 winterHardy 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) -
Partial shade
CYCLAMEN coum
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Additional Features
Good to knowDoes not thrive in very dry soils. Colours vary from white to shades of pink and carmine-red.
Pests & DiseasesMice and squirrels. Vine weevil, cyclamen mite, grey mould.
Place of originBulgaria, Caucasus, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenRockery (inc alpine)Town garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenOrnamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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5-8cm (2-3in)
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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™.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
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