About

Cyclamen persicum Verano Dark Violet (Super Verano Series) is a tuberous perennial reaching a height of up to 20 cm. It features heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with distinctive silvery-green marbling. From November to February, this plant produces vibrant purple-pink blooms. It is well-suited for use in pots, containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or as an edge for flower borders.

About the genus

Cyclamen are perennial plants that grow from tubers and feature rounded or occasionally angular foliage, frequently displaying appealing mottled patterns. Their flowers, which are nodding and distinctive in shape, consist of five petals that are reflexed and twisted, often exhibiting dark markings near the base.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1C

Plant details

Plant type

Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Patio and container plants

Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow indoors or under glass in containers of peat-free, loam-based compost with the tops of the tubers just above the soil surface. Maintain bright filtered light with moderate humidity and a minimum winter temperature of 13 to 16°C. Avoid draughts and hot dry air. When in growth water moderately and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser fortnightly. Reduce water after flowering and keep dry when dormant

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in darkness as soon as ripe. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours then rinse, prior to sowing

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to mice and squirrels

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould