sowbread

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A tuberous perennial to 10cm in height, with rounded leaves, marbled above with grey, purplish beneath. Flowers 2.5cm in width, pale pink, the petals toothed near the tips

Scientific classification

Species: sowbread (Cyclamen mirabile)
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: Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of sowbread

Distribution map

Southwestern 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 sowbread

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sowbread care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing

Growing

Grow in a cool glasshouse or bulb-frame in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, peat (or peat substitute) and sharp sand. Plant 2 to 2.5cm deep or with the tops of the tubers just at the soil surface. Site in bright filtered light and provide moderate humidity. Water moderately when in growth but reduce humidity and water as the leaves fade. Keep completely dry when dormant. Apply a low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every two months when in full leaf. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice

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