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Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium

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Overview

Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots. Its marbled, heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches, with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall. This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil. With a modest spread of 6-12 inches, it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settings. The charming blooms and foliage add subtle elegance to dappled shade gardens.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inchesHardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spotsHardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — With a modest spread of 6-12 inchesHardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soilHardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settingsHardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium+61

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Inches

Classification

Family
Primulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — With a modest spread of 6-12 inches
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settings
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — is a gem for any landscape design seeking to introduce a touch of refined charm and resilience
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Its most distinguishing feature is the beautiful
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — The charming blooms and foliage add subtle elegance to dappled shade gardens
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — intricately patterned foliage which resembles the shape of ivy leaves
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — with their deep green and silver-marbled patterns
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — emerge in late summer to early fall
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — hence the epithet 'hederifolium'
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — right before or as the flowers bloom.<br><br>Flowering from late summer into the autumn
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — rock gardens or naturalized woodland settings.<br><br>Preferring partial to full shade
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — upswept pink to white petals with a magenta base
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — resembling a flock of hovering butterflies approximately an inch above the soil
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — the Hardy Cyclamen thrives in well-drained soil and once established
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — making it a perfect candidate for ground cover
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — retreating below ground where its tubers can rest until the cooler weather triggers a new cycle of growth
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Frost hardy down to USDA zone 5, they can survive brief periods of cold, down to -20&deg;F
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — the plant goes dormant in the summer
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — is remarkably drought tolerant

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