Florists' Cyclamen
Cyclamen Persicum
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.
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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