Cyclamen hederifolium

These tubers may be pink or white flowered (though pink will dominate). The petals sweep up and away from the flower and in the spring (and for much of the year after) the ground will be carpeted in their dark, glossy, ivy-leaf shaped leaves, although some will be silvery. They will in time dominate mixed plantings of C. coum where they are planted together. Having been lifted from the tunnel where they have been growing (in the ground) in the hot conditions that prevail, their response to them being brought into the cooler barn may be to encourage them to start growing early.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Cyclamen hederifolium tubers thrive best in lighter soils rich in leaf-mould. If drainage is a problem, lashings of grit may help. Acid to limey soil makes little difference and they should be planted 1" (2cm) deep and about 5" (12cm) apart or dotted about. Do think too about the varied tapestry achievable from their leaves.

Plant Details

Flowers       August/October

Height         3" (8cm)