Cyclamen persicum |
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Florists' Cyclamen |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: MJC/Jacobs/Mullany
Description
Cyclamen persicum is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' tall and 6" to 10" wide with silver to green leaves. It likes shade, low watering, and well drained sandy loam soil with lot of peat or organic matter.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.