Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink]

Also Known As

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

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 5"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink] plant details

Collected here in one entry are the various strains of seed-grown Cyclamen hederifolium from our partner nurseries that have been selected for pink flowers, no white, and leaves that are mostly silver but with some green markings.

Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with blue, green and variegated foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink]

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fall color, fragrant, summer dormant, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hardy, easy to grow, no maintainence, and extremely long lived perennial . It is dormant in the summer; in early fall, it produces dainty pink flowers with maroon marking in center on 4-5" stems; in late fall thru spring, mounds of variegated marbled silver grey foliage. The foliage stays until late spring, when the plant goes dormant again to restart the cycle. Hardy zone 5a-9b. Likes lt shade to shade and well drained soil.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

With dainty pink blooms poised above, a silver effulgence splashes across the surface of each polished, prominently veined leaf in a unique fashion, sometimes concealing any sign of greenery, while rich wine hues warm the undersides. Place 'Silver Leaf Pink' beneath Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' to enhance the elegant frosty display. Hardy to zone 5.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Light pink flowers, which bloom in September. The leaves are silver in color and remain beautiful in the winter months.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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Photo of Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink] flower by Jane Unger

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Gardening facts about Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink] plant

How to Grow Cyclamen hederifolium [mostly silver-leaf pink]

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy

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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