Cyclamen hederifolium
(Ivy-leaved Cyclamen)
Family - Primulaceae
Category - Corm, bulb
Origin - Southern Europe, Turkey
Season of Interest - Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 10cm
Width - 10cm
Location - The Stumpery, The Woodland Walk
Description: A low-growing, tuberous Perennial with a tufted habit. Heart-shaped to triangular leaves with finely toothed margins emerge at the same time or just after the flowers appear. The foliage of individual plants varies in colour and pattern from dark or grey-green to variegated or mottled white. Nodding flowers have reflexed and twisted petals and are found in shades of pink, deep pink or white. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in autumn. The leaves resemble those of Hedera (ivy), hence the species and common name.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Synonym - Cyclamen neapolitanum
Flower:
Nodding flowers with five reflexed and twisted petals are produced from October to November in shades of pale to bright pink, reddish-pink or white. Flowers often have maroon to purple markings at the centre and are sometimes fragrant.
Flower colour: Pink, reddish-pink, or white
Flower shape: 5-petaled, nodding flowers
Flowering time: October, November
Foliage:
Cordate to triangular Basal Leaves vary in colour and pattern from dark, glossy green or silver to mottled or variegated white and grey-green. The leaves have serrated margins.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Cordate to triangular
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Seed.
Cultivation:
Best in partial shade in reasonably fertile, well-drained soil.