A tuberous perennial with heart-shaped silvery, dark green, conspicuously marked, leaves. Fragrant bright magenta pink flowers with darker markings at the base of each petal, with a white mouth. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 8cm to 10cm. Flowers January to March. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cyclamen purpurascens
A tuberous perennial with heart-shaped silvery, dark green, conspicuously marked, leaves. Fragrant bright magenta pink flowers with darker markings at the base of each petal, with a white mouth.
Additional information
| Generic | Cyclamen |
|---|---|
| Species | purpurascens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 8cm, 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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