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Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Coum

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Overview

The Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It boasts vibrant blooms in pink or white, with a striking leaf pattern, appearing in late winter to early spring. Ideal for shaded areas, it reaches a modest height of 3-6 inches and spreads up to 6 inches. This low-maintenance gem prefers well-drained soil, adding a splash of color to rock gardens and woodland borders.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Coum) — The Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen coum) is a resilient perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-9

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature width
8–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Primulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cyclamen Coum
Cyclamen Coum
Cyclamen Coum
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Cyclamen Coum

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