Cyclamen Hederifolium

Cyclamen Hederifolium (Neapolitanum) is a pretty hardy perennial, bearing delicate silver-lined dark green leaves reminscant of ivy, and dainty blooms in shades of pink and is a RHS Award winner.  Good for naturalising under trees (including conifers), shrubs and rockeries.  

Flowers

September/November

Flowering Height

10cm

Planting Depth

3cm/1.25 inches

Planting Distance

15cm/6 inches

Planting Time

Autumn or spring

Soil/Position

Cyclamen like a humus rich, well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade.

Expert’s Tip

Cyclamen flowers often appear before the leaves.