Cyclamen Cilicium, pack of 3 Bulbs
£6.50
notes
Cyclamen cilicium is a hardy, tuberous perennial prized for its delicate, autumnal blooms and silvery-marbled foliage. Slender, reflexed petals emerge in pale to rosy pink, often scented, rising above heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for rockeries, shady containers, woodland edges, and under deciduous trees, it unfurls cheerfully as summer fades.
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Dimensions
Height and Spread: up to 10 cm (4 in), 10–15 cm (4–6 in)
Features
notes
Cyclamen cilicium is a hardy, tuberous perennial prized for its delicate, autumnal blooms and silvery-marbled foliage. Slender, reflexed petals emerge in pale to rosy pink, often scented, rising above heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for rockeries, shady containers, woodland edges, and under deciduous trees, it unfurls cheerfully as summer fades.
Insights
A classic hardy cyclamen: compact, autumn-flowering, with butterfly-like, upswept petals and patterned leaves—ideal for bringing soft colour to cool, shaded spots.
Details
Flowering Time: Autumn (Sept–Nov)
Planting
- Soil: Moderately fertile, well‑drained, neutral to slightly acidic—mimic limestone woodland by adding grit
- Aspect: Partial to light shade—protected from harsh sun or deep shade
- Sunlight: Dappled or filtered light
- Planting Time and Depth: Plant tubers just at or slightly below surface in early autumn (Sept–Oct); depth c. 5 cm (for flowers the following autumn)
Care
- Water moderately while growth and flowers are active; reduce as foliage dies back
- After foliage fades, mulch lightly and keep tubers very dry during their summer dormancy
- Hardy to approx. −10 to −20 °C when well drained, though less robust than some cyclamen—consider protection in colder zones
- Generally pest‑free and disease resistant; occasional mice, squirrels or vine weevil may disturb tubers
- Toxic if ingested—keep out of reach of pets and children
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