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Exposurepartial sun

Waterlow

Typeperennial

Distribution

Cyclamen coum

eastern cyclamen

Flower Colors

Description

A perennial to 10cm, with rounded dark green leaves sometimes marbled with silver on the upper surface. Flowers 2cm in width, and ranging in colour from white through shades of pink to deep red, often with a purple blotch at the base of each lobe. Flowers open from late winter

Mature Height

10m

Mature Spread

0.1m

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Deciduous

Growth Habit

Rosette

Growth Speed

Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr

Soil Texture

ChalkClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Well-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

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Nov

Dec

Key Features

Rock gardenPatio and container plantsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs