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Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum

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A low-growing, tuberous perennial, with heart-shaped deep green leaves, marbled with silver and occasionally toothed or scalloped at the edges. Flowers are pale pink to deep pink with swept back petals, and are held above the leaves in winter and early spring

Scientific classification

Species: Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum (Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum)
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum

Distribution map

Eastern Turkey Northern Iran Caucasus

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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 Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum

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Cyclamen coum subsp. caucasicum care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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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 as soon as ripe; exclude light. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing

Growing

Plant 5cm deep in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. See hardy cyclamen cultivation

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