false Iberian cyclamen
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A tuberous perennial to 12cm in height, with broadly heart-shaped, grey-marbled leaves reddish beneath and fragrant, bright magenta-pink flowers 2.5cm in width in winter and spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- false Iberian cyclamen (Cyclamen pseudibericum)
- 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
- Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of false Iberian cyclamen
Distribution map
Southern Asia Minor
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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 false Iberian cyclamen
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false Iberian cyclamen care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, in darkness as soon as ripe at 6 to 12°C. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
Growing
GrowingPlant 2cm deep or with the tops of the tubers just at the soil surface. Can be grown indoors in containers of an equal mix of loam, leaf mould, peat and sharp sand. Keep completely dry in dormancy. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free except under glass
Pests
Mice and squirrels may be a problem
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