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Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf]

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf] plant details

Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf]

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We used to offer these under "large magenta" but now, for some reason, the flower size is like a regular coum, but not smaller, which make them very showy being in that color group. Differs from the previous form (green leaf) in heaving light green marked

Gardening facts about Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf] plant

How to Grow Cyclamen coum [dark pink-magenta mottled leaf]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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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
Photo of Cyclamen hederifolium flower by Leafari
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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
Photo of Cyclamen coum flower, foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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
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aka Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Leaf Pink', Cyclamen hederifolium [Silver Leaf Pink Strain], Cyclamen hederifolium [silver], Cyclamen neapolitanum [silver], Hardy Cyclamen

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 5"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink] flower, foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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