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CYCLAMEN hederifolium 'Album'

Pure white petals
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Good to know
Hederifolium var. hederifolium f. albiflorum. Self-seeds freely -
Pests & Diseases
Mice, squirrels, vine weevils, cyclamen mite, grey mould -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. Italy to Turkey -
White
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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
13cm (5in) -
Spread
15cm (6in) -
TuberousTuberous perennial with large, flat bulbs and clumps of very variable, triangular to heart-shaped, pointed, patterned, mid- to dark green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, often purplish green beneath. Produces flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long
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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) -
Scented flowersSometimes scented
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Autumn 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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