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    Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed

    Also Known As

    • Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Leaf Form'
    • Cyclamen hederifolium [Silver Leaf with Markings]
    • HARDY CYCLAMEN
    • IVY-LEAFED CYCLAMEN
    • Persian Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed plant details

    Grouped here are those seed strains of Cyclamen hederifolium with leaves of mostly silver, with some green markings, which may have white or pink flowers.

    Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with blue, variegated and white foliage. In fall, summer and winter magenta, pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta, pink and white blooms in fall, summer and winter
    Uses: fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Also dormant all spring and summer. In August, the pink to white flowers will appear sporadically until the season cools. The foliage will be beautiful all fall and winter.

    By: Gossler Farms

    As above but the leaves have some cool green paterning on the silver background.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Usually pink, sometimes white flowers 1" tall with darker, ruffled-like base. Very attractive, silver mottled foliage from late fall thru spring. For well drained soil. Great for planting under trees and shrubs where they naturalize. Summer dormant. 2 3/

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed plant

    How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium Mostly Silver Leafed

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf]

    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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    Cyclamen hederifolium

    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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    Cyclamen coum

    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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    Cyclamen coum [silver leaf form]

    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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    Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink]

    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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