eastern cyclamen
Also known as: round-leaved cyclamen
A perennial to 10cm, with rounded dark green leaves sometimes marbled with silver on the upper surface. Flowers 2cm in width, and ranging in colour from white through shades of pink to deep red, often with a purple blotch at the base of each lobe. Flowers open from late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- eastern cyclamen (Cyclamen coum)
- Genus
- Cyclamen
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of eastern cyclamen
Distribution map
Bulgaria to Caucasus and Israel
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of eastern cyclamen
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eastern cyclamen care guide
- Moist during active growth, drier in summer dormancy
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist during active growth, drier in summer dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight feed through cool growing season only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Growing
GrowingPlant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free outdoors
Pests
Mice and squirrels may be a problem; vine weevil can attack pot-grown plants
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