Cyclamen persicum hybrids
FLORIST'S CYCLAMEN, PERSIAN VIOLET
Primulaceae-Myrsinaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, not found wild

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Cyclamen, Sow Bread

 
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Cyclamen persicum hybrids
FLORIST'S CYCLAMEN, PERSIAN VIOLET
Primulaceae-Myrsinaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, pink, crimson, red, mauve, purple or combinations

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring, late autumn to late winter

Leaves: dark green; variegated silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & alpine designs

Uses: pot, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: rabbit resistant






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