Cyclamen coum
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Pronunciation: Sy-kla-men koo-um
Family: Primulaceae
Common Name: Hardy cyclamen
Plant Type:
- perennial
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 3"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- early spring
- late winter
Bloom Description: Hardy cyclamen (cyclamen coum) bear compact flowers, 3/8 to 1/2" long, varying from white to shades of pink and carmine-red, with dark carmine-red stains above white rimmed mouths.
Soil Type: Moderately fertile, humus rich, well drained soil
Pests and Diseases: Mice or squirrels may be a problem. Prone to spider mites, vine weevil, cyclamen mite, and gray mold under glass.
Propagation: Sow hardy cyclamen (cyclamen coum) seeds as soon as ripe, in darkness, at 43-54f. Self seeds freely
Native to: Bulgaria, caucasus, turkey, lebanon
Winter Sowing Zones: Zone 5-8
Notes for Identification: Hardy cyclamen (cyclamen coum) is a tuberous perennial with rounded leaves, 1 to 2 1/2" long, either shiny, unmarked, and deep green, or deep green with silver patterns. Care: plant 1 1/4 to 2" deep and 4" apart. Grow under trees or shrubs to protect from sun. Mulch annually with leaf mold as leaves wither. source: various sources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants and the usda
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
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Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms