What does hardy cyclamen look like?

Hardy cyclamen are a group of tuberous perennials, whose small stature make them perfect for rock gardens, alpine beds, or potted plants. They have charming pink, white or purple nodding flowers with upright petals that are reminiscent of fairy wings or shuttlecocks.

Which cyclamen is Hardy?

Hardy Cyclamen varieties

• Alpinum: flowers in early spring.
• Cilicium (sweetly scented): Autumn flowering with Mid-purple or pink flowers.
• Coum (very hardy – very popular): Heart shaped leaves.
• Hederifolium (very hardy): Flower from late summer to autumn.

Do hardy cyclamens spread?

They are moderately drought-tolerant, very long-lived, and thrive with very little care. To grow cyclamen, plant tubers in early fall, about one inch deep, and six inches apart. Low mounds are their ideal habitat. The tubers do not multiply, but plants will self-sow, forming colonies.

Is hardy cyclamen perennial?

Cyclamen hederifolium is a shady perennial with charming pink flowers atop ivy-shaped, dark green leaves often marbled with light green and silver. The life history strategies of the hardy Cyclamen also make them interesting and useful in the garden.

How do you look after outdoor cyclamen?

Water the plant regularly during spring and summer but don’t overwater because the tubers may rot in waterlogged soil. Brush excessive leaves and debris from the plant in autumn. Although a light layer of mulch or leaves protects the roots from the winter cold, too much cover prevents the plants from getting light.

Do cyclamen come back every year?

Is it a perennial or an annual? Cyclamen is a tuberous perennial. In warmer climates (Zones 6-9), it may be planted in the ground and will reappear every year. In colder areas of Zone 6, it may be wise to add an extra layer of mulch to protect it from harsh temperatures during the winter.

How do I know if I have a hardy cyclamen?

We are often asked about hardiness and the easiest way to know if a cyclamen is hardy is simply, the bigger and showier the flowers, the less likely it is to be suitable for outdoors all year round.

What do you do with cyclamen in the summer?

Put your plant somewhere cool and dry for the summer – a sheltered, shady spot outdoors is ideal. Keep the compost barely moist. If you live in a wet area, lay the pot on its side so excess rainwater drains away. Your cyclamen should start to regrow in September.

Can cyclamen stay outside in winter?

Outdoors. They can be used in hanging baskets and containers or planted into the ground. They don’t like heavy rain and strong winds so would appreciate a sheltered site in dappled shade with dry soil. They are fairly hardy and can tolerate frost down to about -3 to -4C (24 – 26F).

How do I look after my outdoor cyclamen?

Does cyclamen come back each year?

Cyclamen is a tuberous perennial. In warmer climates (Zones 6-9), it may be planted in the ground and will reappear every year. In colder areas of Zone 6, it may be wise to add an extra layer of mulch to protect it from harsh temperatures during the winter.

Are cyclamen perennial UK?

A delightful tuberous perennial providing colour often when little else is flowering, particularly in late winter or early spring.