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Cyclamen persicum
Florists' Cyclamen
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: MJC/Jacobs/Mullany
Description
Cyclamen persicum is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' tall and 6" to 10" wide with silver to green leaves. It likes shade, low watering, and well drained sandy loam soil with lot of peat or organic matter.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers