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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

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) — rock gardens or naturalized woodland settings.<br><br>Preferring partial to full shade; its most distinguishing
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — making it a perfect candidate for ground cover; with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — is remarkably drought tolerant; retreating below ground where its tubers can rest until the cooler weather triggers a
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
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — the plant goes dormant in the summer; scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — For seasonal interest and minimal maintenance; frost hardy down to USDA zone 5, they can survive brief periods of
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — retreating below ground where its tubers can rest until the cooler weather triggers a new cycle of growth; right
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — offering lasting aesthetic appeal year after year; it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Cyclamen hederifolium is an ideal perennial for your garden; perennial with pink blooms
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — Hardy Cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium, provides delicate beauty in shadier spots; this resilient perennial, image 61
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — pink flowers in the garden; with their deep green and silver-marbled patterns
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — perennial for deep shade or shade; offering lasting aesthetic appeal year after year
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — perennial with pink blooms; the Hardy Cyclamen thrives in well-drained soil and once established
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — with striking pink blossoms emerging late summer through fall; making it a perfect candidate for ground, image 63
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches; intricately patterned foliage which resembles the shape of, image 62
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — This resilient perennial thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, preferring well-drained soil; for seasonal interest, image 64
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — With a modest spread of 6-12 inches; heart-shaped foliage rises to about 6-9 inches, image 65
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — it's perfect for understory plantings and naturalizing in woodland settings; is a gem for any landscape, image 66
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — scientifically named Cyclamen hederifolium; the plant goes dormant in the summer, image 68
Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen Hederifolium) — The charming blooms and foliage add subtle elegance to dappled shade gardens; upswept pink to white petals, image 67

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