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Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver'

Also Known As

  • Cyclamen hederifolium 'Sweetheart Silver'
  • Sweetheart™ Silver Hardy Cyclamen

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver' plant details

Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
Uses: edging plant, fall color, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sculptured silver leaves are punctuated with a green spot near the tip. Vigorous and uniform, these plants put forth pink flowers on short stalks from August to November. Wonderful understory plant for high branching shrubs or trees.

Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver' plant

How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium Sweetheart™ 'Silver'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • fall
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