Cyclamen persicum

Florist's Cyclamen, Greenhouse Cyclamen, Poor Man's Orchid, Persian Violet

Family: Primulaceae Primrose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon, white
Bloom time Early Spring to Late Spring, Mid Fall to Early
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 8" to 14" / 20cm to 35cm
Spread 8" to 14" / 20cm to 35cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage