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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
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: spotted 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
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Garden photo gallery of Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cyclamen for your garden
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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