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Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge]

Also Known As

  • Cyclamen neapolitanum 'Silver Edge'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge] plant details

Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, mottled leaves, summer dormant, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We first saw plants of these silver foliaged cyclamen in England in 1999. They were in all the garden centers. It took years for them to appear here. The foliage is different for each plant as they are seedlings. Flowers can be pink or white in August-October.

Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge] plant

How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium [silver edge]

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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