Overview
Cyclamen parviflorum is a tufted bulbs in the genus Cyclamen, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cyclamen parviflorum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Cyclamen parviflorum, the small-flowered cyclamen is a flowering perennial plant growing from a tuber, native to high elevations in the Pontic Mountains of northern Turkey. It is the smallest cyclamen species and the only one native to alpine tundra. Cyclamen coum has similar flowers, but grows mostly at lower elevations. Where the two species are found together, they do not seem to hybridize. Grow it in partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). It works well for patio and container plants and rock garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing, north-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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About the genus
Cyclamen is a genus of 25 species of perennial flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. In English, it is known by the common name sowbread, or, by the genus name as cyclamen. The species are native to Europe and the Mediterranean Basin east to the Caucasus and Iran, with one species in Somalia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cyclamen
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cyclamen parviflorum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cyclamen parviflorum
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mice, squirrels and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould, particularly when grown under glass
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cyclamen parviflorum?
Cyclamen parviflorum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cyclamen parviflorum need?
Cyclamen parviflorum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cyclamen parviflorum hardy in the UK?
Cyclamen parviflorum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cyclamen parviflorum?
Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing.
