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Other cultivars/species:
Cyclamen coum. Flowers in winter and early spring. A
more vivid shade of pink than C. hederifolium. |
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Landscaping Value:
This plant
is a beautiful addition to a woodland garden. Its subtle flowers
in delicate shades of pink and white unexpectedly catch the eye
and bring color to the under story. It makes a most dramatic
effect when planted in bare soil under trees and shrubs. In
addition, this plant is exceptionally easy to grow and flowers
at an unusual time – in late summer to early fall.
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References:
Elizabeth C.
Miller Botanical Garden. Great Plant Picks,
http://www.greatplantpicks.org/
[Accessed
August 28, 2003]
Brenzel, K. N.
2001. Sunset Western Garden Book. Sunset Publishing Corporation.
Menlo Park, CA.
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at
a glance:
Common Name:
Ivyleaf Cyclamen
Plant type:
Herbaceous perennial
Family:
Primulaceae
Height/Spread:
4-6 inch
stems. Spreads up to 18 inches in old established plants.
Leaves:
Large, light green,
basal leaves marbled with silver and white. Appear as flowering comes
to an end in late October.
Flower:
Rose pink and white varieties.
Bloom Period:
Late August-October.
Disease/pests:
Very pest free.
Conditions:
Sun or shade. Grows
best in fairly humus-rich, porous soil. Drought-resistant.
Natural Range:
Europe,
Mediterranean region, Asia.
Hardiness:
USDA 5-9
Location:
Look for this plant throughout the garden on bare soil
under trees and shrubs. |
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