Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Cyclamen (SIGH-kla-men) (Info)
Species: colchicum (KOHL-chik-um) (Info)
Synonym:Cyclamen ponticum
Synonym:Cyclamen purpurascens subsp. ponticum
Synonym:Cyclamen europaeum var. ponticum
Synonym:Cyclamen europaeum var. colchicum
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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