Alpine cyclamen Cyclamen alpinum

ABOUT
C. alpinum is a tuberous perennial, to 8cm in height, with rounded leaves, marbled with silver, produced in late winter and early spring. Fragrant flowers, 1.5cm in width, with propeller-like flowers in white and various shades of pink, appear at the same time
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Primulaceae
Synonyms
alpine cyclamen
Common names
Cyclamen trochopteranthum, Cyclamen coum subsp. alpinum
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Pests
Prone to glasshouse red spider mite, vine weevil and cyclamen mite under glass
Diseases
Grey moulds may be a problem
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