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Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

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Overview

Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots. Its marbled, heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches, with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall. This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil. With a modest spread of 6-12 inches, it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settings. The charming blooms and foliage add subtle elegance to dappled shade gardens.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Inches

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Primulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Its most distinguishing feature is the beautiful; the charming blooms and foliage add subtle elegance to dappled shade

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — is remarkably drought tolerant

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots; this resilient perennial, image 61

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Frost hardy down to USDA zone 5, they can survive brief periods of cold, down to -20°F

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — resembling a flock of hovering butterflies approximately an inch above the soil; cyclamen hederifolium is an ideal

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settings; is a gem for any landscape, image 66

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — the plant goes dormant in the summer; scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — rock gardens or naturalized woodland settings.<br><br>Preferring partial to full shade

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Cyclamen hederifolium is an ideal perennial for your garden

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Cyclamen hederifolium is an ideal perennial for your garden; perennial with pink blooms

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — upswept pink to white petals with a magenta base; rock gardens or naturalized woodland settings.<br><br>Preferring

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall; making it a perfect candidate for ground cover

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — making it a perfect candidate for ground cover; with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches; intricately patterned foliage which resembles the shape of ivy leaves

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — hence the epithet 'hederifolium'; is remarkably drought tolerant

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — For seasonal interest and minimal maintenance; frost hardy down to USDA zone 5, they can survive brief periods of

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — is a gem for any landscape design seeking to introduce a touch of refined charm and resilience

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — For seasonal interest and minimal maintenance

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Cyclamen Hederifolium

Photographs by 12 contributors

Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
rob Stoeltje from loenen, netherlands, CC BY 2.0 · source
Pauline Eccles, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Cristian Bortes from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, CC BY 2.0 · source
Trevor Rickard, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Natuur12, CC BY 4.0 · source
Evelyn Simak, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
محمد الفلسطيني, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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