CYCLAMEN hederifolium

(neapolitanum) - rose-pink, marbled ivy foliage, flowers in autumn

pot grown individually £7.50 each , 3+ £7.00 each , 10+ £6.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Varying shades of colour with deep maroon marks at the mouth
Height
10-13cm (4-5in)
Spread
15cm (6in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Tuberous
Tuberous perennial with large, flat tubers. Very variable triangular to heart-shaped, pointed, patterned, mid- to dark green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long. Produces flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long in shades of pink with deep maroon marks at the mouth
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)
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - self-seeds freely and is very tolerant of dry shade. Leaves last through winter to spring.
Pests & Diseases
mice and squirrels. Vine weevil, cyclamen mite, grey mould.
Place of origin
Mediterranean. Italy to Turkey
Garden Location/Conditions
Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Scented Plants
Scented flowers - sometimes scented.
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant