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Cyclamen graecum
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Cyclamen graecum plant details
Cyclamen graecum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen graecum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: primulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in winter
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen graecum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Cyclamen graecum
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Gardening facts about Cyclamen graecum plant
How to Grow Cyclamen graecum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cyclamen for your garden
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 5"-10"
Width: 8"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cyclamen coum [silver centered pale pink] foliage by Karl Gercens III](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/05/77/0577c87d220550087cc6dc2643778e48.webp)
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)
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