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Cyclamen libanoticum

Also Known As

  • Lebanon Cyclamen
  • Wild Cyclamen

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Cyclamen libanoticum plant details

Cyclamen libanoticum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen libanoticum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: rare, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen libanoticum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An extremely rare species, so much so that it was thought lost for good but then found again in the wild in Lebanon. While the large, angular and patterned leaves appear in late fall, the large, soft pink flowers emerge in March. The flowers are among the largest of all Cyclamen species and last 4-5 weeks (the same flowers). Not particularly hard to grow, but if grown outside in zone 8 it needs an excellent draining soil. Of course an alpine house is ideal where they can be kept dry over summer.

Gardening facts about Cyclamen libanoticum plant

How to Grow Cyclamen libanoticum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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