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    Cyclamen purpurascens

    Also Known As

    • Cyclamen purpurascens (europaeum)
    • Alpine Cyclamen
    • European Cyclamen
    • Purple Cyclamen

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2"-3"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cyclamen purpurascens plant details

    Cyclamen purpurascens is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen purpurascens

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, spotted leaves, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen purpurascens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cyclamen purpurascens is the hardiest of the species surviving even in zone 5! It has lovely, mottled, heart-shaped leaves which can remain on the plant without going dormant, as most other species do, until the new leaves emerge in late summer. The pink, lavender-pink, or magenta flowers are sweetly fragrant and appear in late summer and fall. Native from the Alps to the Balkans. Great as container specimens. Photo: Wikipedia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A pretty late summer blooming hardy cycalamen. Our plants have been blooming since mid July. Rich pink purple flowers appear as the new leaves appear.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A native to the Balkans, this is the hardiest of the Cyclamen species, loving a partially shaded site with good soil drainage in winter. The attractive heart shaped dark green foliage offers various patterns of light green and sometimes silver markings. Sweetly fragrant pink flowers are held above on 3-4" stems beginning in mid-summer and carrying on through early autumn. Shipping large corms in qt. pots.

    By: Avant Gardens

    If I would have to name the 10 best perennials, I could never decide on the 10 but I know this plant would be one of them. It's the hardiest of all the Cyclamen, has an extended blooming time and best of all, every single one is strongly fragrant. Bloom color varies between dark pink to deep magenta, leaf patterns from slightly marked to almost all silver. Furthermore they hold on to the foliage through most of the summer, when others are completely dormant. Prefers well drained soil like all Cyclamen.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Cyclamen purpurascens plant

    How to Grow Cyclamen purpurascens

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    See other plant types of Cyclamen for your garden

    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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