About
Cyclamen rhodium is a compact tuberous plant characterized by its rounded foliage, which features distinctive grey-green speckles. In late spring, it produces fragrant rosy-pink flowers, deepening in color toward the throat.
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, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Bulbs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Greece Peloponnese
- Fragrance
- Flower
- Toxicity
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in part shade, under trees or shrubs, to avoid excessive summer moisture. Mulch annually with leaf mould as leaves wither; in areas with prolonged frost provide a deep, loose mulch. See hardy cyclamen cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- 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, red spider mite, vine weevil and cyclamen mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould (Botrytis) under glass