Annual – Cyclamen

Cyclamen 

Botanical name: cyclamen persicum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-12 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10 

Foliage color: green, yellow, gray, white

Flower color: purple, pink, white

Bloom time: winter, spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: shade garden, container plant, cool-season flower garden 

Special features: disease resistant, long-lasting blooms 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: primrose, ferns, lungwort, dogwoods

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no