Cyclamen persicum |
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Florists' Cyclamen |
Description
Cyclamen persicum is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' tall and 6"-10" wide with silver to green leaves. It likes shade, low watering, and well drained, sandy loam soil with a 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
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.