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CYCLAMEN coum


An alpine variety producing shades of pink
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Good to know
Does not thrive in very dry soils. Colours vary from white to shades of pink and carmine-red. -
Pests & Diseases
Mice and squirrels. Vine weevil, cyclamen mite, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Bulgaria, Caucasus, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel. -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Varying shades of pink with dark carmine-red and white mouths -
Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
5-8cm (2-3in) -
Spread
10cm (4in) -
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 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Ornamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size5-8cm (2-3in)
10cm (4in)
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