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Exposurepartial sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Cyclamen hederifolium
ivy-leaved cyclamen
Flower Color
Description
A perennial to 12cm, with somewhat ivy-shaped leaves patterned with silvery-green, and pink, sometimes fragrant, flowers 2.5cm in width, darker around the mouth, opening before or with the leaves
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantPatio and container plantsRock gardenUnderplanting of roses and shrubs