Cyclamen alpinum
Also Known As
- Cyclamen trochopteranthum
- Alpine Perennial Cyclamen
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Cyclamen alpinum plant details
Cyclamen alpinum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen alpinum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen alpinum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Cyclamen alpinum plant
How to Grow Cyclamen alpinum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cyclamen for your garden
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 5"-10"
Width: 8"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cyclamen coum [silver centered pale pink] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/05/77/0577c87d220550087cc6dc2643778e48.webp)
aka Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Leaved Forms', Cyclamen hederifolium [PDN Silver Leaf], Cyclamen hederifolium [silver leaved forms], Cyclamen hederifolium [silver shades], Silver-Leaf Hardy Cyclamen
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf] flower by Cistus Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/da/ed/daedbef568f6da2b3c4fb5f5099686aa.webp)
aka Cyclamen hederifolia, Hardy Cyclamen
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 5"-8"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf Form', Cyclamen coum [silver form], Silver Hardy Perennial Cyclamen
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5"-10"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - occasional
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cyclamen coum [silver leaf form] flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/b0/91/b091cd90094e859017aeab019d61074e.webp)
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