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Cyclamen hederifolium (Hardy Cyclamen)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001740



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Primulales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Cyclamen
Species: Cyclamen hederifolium
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Corm
  • Deciduous
  • Ground Cover
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • August
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Shade Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Slug / Snail Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • a corm that has a dormant cycle during the summer. Careful where you dig. edit | delete
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Jewell (5504)
  vineyardflute (3)

Plant suggested by: Jewell (5504)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Apr 25 2011
Much like the commercial house plant type only smaller flowering. Older bulbs can get to be 6-8 inches across.

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  vineyardflute (3) wrote on Nov 07 2012
Extremely easy to grow. Likes shady diffused lighting, however mine receives direct morning sunlight, shade rest of day.

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