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Florists' Cyclamen

Cyclamen Persicum

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Overview

Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is a decorative perennial valued for its vibrant blooms and heart-shaped foliage. Preferring partially shaded environments, it grows 6-9 inches high and spans about the same. Flowers range from white to purple, appearing in winter to spring. Thriving in well-drained soil, keep it moist but not waterlogged. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are dormant. Use in borders or as a charming container specimen.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — This plant's compact size makes it ideal for grouped plantings, rock gardens, or as a vivacious border

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Primulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (129)

Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — the Florists' Cyclamen produces upright; flourishing in cooler climates and preferring temperatures, image 98
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — flourishing in cooler climates and preferring temperatures between 40°F to 68°F; to ensure optimal, image 95
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — This plant's compact size makes it ideal for grouped plantings, rock gardens, or as a vivacious border; it is
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — and white; each petal elegantly reflexes back
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — it is often treated as an annual or a houseplant
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — it is often treated as an annual or a houseplant; to ensure optimal growth, maintain evenly moist, but not, image 107
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Each blossom stands on a stem up to 12 inches high and showcases a range of vibrant hues including pink, image 71
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — which can span from late winter to early spring; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when, image 97
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — offers a charming addition to any garden with its vibrant blooms and decorative foliage; to ensure optimal growth
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — To ensure optimal growth, maintain evenly moist, but not saturated, soil conditions; flourishing in cooler, image 74
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and ensure a tidy appearance; to ensure, image 103
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — away from direct midday sun; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are, image 73
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — scientifically known as Cyclamen persicum; flourishing in cooler climates and preferring temperatures, image 62
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — perennial for deep shade or shade; it is recommended to either overwinter the plants indoors or treat them as seasonal
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Flowers range from white to purple, appearing in winter to spring; flourishing in cooler climates and, image 58
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — for those landscapes subject to freezing temperatures; it is recommended to either overwinter the plants indoors or
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are dormant
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — perennial with pink blooms; to ensure optimal growth, maintain evenly moist, but not saturated, soil, image 83
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — pink flowers in the garden; flourishing in cooler climates and preferring temperatures between 40°F to, image 82
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — When informing the client; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are, image 105
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it provides striking color when most plants are dormant; it is recommended to, image 60
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — This herbaceous perennial is appreciated for its ornamental value; it is recommended to either overwinter, image 64
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — typically reaching a modest height of 6 to 9 inches with a similar spread; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it, image 93
Florists' Cyclamen (Cyclamen Persicum) — When informing the client
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