wavy cyclamen
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A dwarf perennial with heart-shaped leaves speckled with grey, and fragrant rose-red flowers 2cm in length from mid-spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- wavy cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum)
- 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
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wavy cyclamen
Distribution map
C and Eastern Mediterranean
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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 wavy cyclamen
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wavy cyclamen care guide
- Moist soil spring-summer, fully dry substrate winter dormancy period
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil spring-summer, fully dry substrate winter dormancy period
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted cyclamen feed monthly while leaves and blooms persist
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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