Cyclamen cilicium
sowbread or cyclamen
Slender pale to rose pink flowers give this pretty cyclamen a more delicate appearance than many of the other species. Made up...
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Plant description
Slender pale to rose pink flowers give this pretty cyclamen a more delicate appearance than many of the other species. Made up of five twisted and recurved petals, which have a magenta blotch at their mouth, the nodding flowers appear at the same time as the foliage in autumn and usually last for several weeks. The mid-green leaves are heavily patterned with silver on the upper surface and have a purplish sheen underneath, and these will remain attractive throughout the winter before dying back in spring. Originating from coniferous forests in Southern Turkey where they are found growing amongst rocks and screes, they prefer a sheltered spot with freely draining soil in partial shade.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Cyclamen cilicium:
When the leaves die back in spring, apply a generous layer of mulch and keep the tubers as dry as possible during their summer dormancy.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in spring or summer, then fresh new growth appears again in autumn or winter.
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