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    Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf]

    Also Known As

    • 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

    size

    • H: 3"-5"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf] plant details

    The cream of the silver-leaved crop. Seed-grown plants have a certain amount of natural variation, and plants from one nursery may differ slightly from each other, as well as from plants from another nursery, but all have been selected for beautiful silver foliage with minimal green markings. This is why we've grouped them together. Flowers may be pink or white.

    Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with blue and white foliage. In fall, summer and winter lavender, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf]

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and white
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink, purple and white blooms in fall, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, rock garden, summer dormant, trough garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Add this Hardy Cyclamen for winter and early spring interest in a protected spot, perhaps near a doorway or walkway you frequent daily. This strain of Cyclamen has proven exceptionally hardy when planted deeply and provided in a lime enriched, well drained soil plus protection from winter winds. Tidy clumps of pewter silver heart shaped leaves appear in autumn and act as an attractive base for 6-8" stems bearing shades of pink reflexed petals. Sweet as can be! Plants begin to go dormant as spring progresses, so mark the spot before you add summer plantings.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Usually pink, sometimes white flowers 1" tall with darker, ruffled-like base. Very attractive, silver foliage from late fall thru spring. For well drained soil. Great for planting under trees and shrubs where they naturalize. 2 3/8" square - 3 3/4" deep pots.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Seedlings from Brigitta's hand picked collection from Ashwoods, Archibalds and others, the strain probably originated with Bowles Apollo. The parents rival anything seen on the European show benches, these are absolutely stunning, basically solid silver with just a few green marks. The metallic Silver leaves are simply unreal they look spray painted. If anyone could ever breed a Hosta that looked like this it would sell for a hundred grand. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Our seedlings of these fall flowering beauties, taken from isolated plants of entirely silver-leaved forms. The same warm pink flowers appear early, at the end of August, and often continue into October and November giving way to way to sheets of silver leaves. Wonderful when interplanted with black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscarpus'Nigrescens'). Easy in USDA zone 6 or above in open areas of light shade and little disturbance. Has been grown successfully as low as zone 4 with culms mulched or planted a bit deep.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf] plant

    How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium [pure silver leaf]

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Cyclamen for your garden

    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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    Cyclamen coum 'Magic Mirror'

    aka Magic™ Mirror Hardy Cyclamen

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 10"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cyclamen coum 'Magic Mirror' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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