Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)

Family: Myrsinaceae

Cyclamen persicum is usually grown as an indoor container plant, where it produces showy flowers through the winter. Often called florist's Cyclamen, this species is mass produced in commercial greenhouses for sale worldwide. Several European species of Cyclamen are more cold hardy, but C. persicum is by far the most common in cultivation.

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Tags:

bright, flower, indoor, ornamental, perennial
Cultivation: Small perennial for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. Grows best in partial sun with moderate moisture.

Size: Reaches 6" to 1' (15 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 6" to 1' (15 cm to 30 cm).

Flowering: Blooms from mid-fall through mid-spring.

Propagation methods: division, seeds.