Greek cyclamen
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A cormous perennial with long, fleshy roots and heart-shaped dark green leaves, variably marked with silver and pale green. The flowers, which appear in autumn just before the leaves, vary from pale to dark pink, with a magenta blotch at the base of each petal
Scientific classification
- Species
- Greek cyclamen (Cyclamen graecum)
- Genus
- Cyclamen
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Greek cyclamen
Distribution map
Greece, Cyprus, Turkey
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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 Greek cyclamen
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Greek cyclamen care guide
- Dry dormant tubers in summer, lightly moisten soil during winter growth
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Dry dormant tubers in summer, lightly moisten soil during winter growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak potash-rich feed monthly only during winter active growth stage
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
GrowingBest grown in an unheated greenhouse in bright, filtered light. Use a container deep enough for the fleshy roots, planting the tubers just at the surface in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, peat substitute and sharp sand
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Grey moulds can be a problem
Pests
May be troubled by cyclamen mite, glasshouse red spider mite, mice and vine weevil
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