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Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum

Also Known As

  • Cyclamen confusum
  • Cyclamen hederifolium ssp. confusum
  • Ivy-leaf Cyclamen

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum plant details

Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. 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 var. confusum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: mottled leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum

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

A variety of the species with fleshier leaves and the leaf patterns aren't as well defined. A few large plants left, corms are 2"+ in size.

Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum plant

How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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