Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf]
Also Known As
- Cyclamen hederifolium 'Album' Silver Leaf
- Hardy Cyclamen
- Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf] plant details
Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and white
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf]
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf] plant
How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum [silver leaf]
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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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](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)
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](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/7c/a2/7ca2c1dfde519a6edb692eb7745c324a.webp)
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