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Cyclamen persicum

Florists' Cyclamen

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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.

 

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.