How to Propagate and Grow
Cyclamen

Family: Primulaceae

Species: C. cyprium

Common Names: Cyclamen.

Classification: Tuberous perennial.

Height: 10cm (4inches).

Flowering: Throughout autumn.

Usage: Grow cyclamen at the front of shaded autumn flowering borders or beds.

Cyclamen are a must under trees and shrubs.

Grow cyclamen in clumps in short grass in wildlife gardens.

Cyclamen make a splendid display in raised beds.

Cyclamen are ideal for rockeries, grow them in groups for best effect.

The use of cyclamen just goes on and on. Grow them in patio tubs and pots.

Grow them in pots and keep them in unheated greenhouses or conservatories. Cyclamen grown in pots grouped together make an interesting display.

Be careful of rising temperatures on sunny days when growing under glass.

Provide plenty of shade from the sun and plenty of ventilation.

Site: Cyclamen prefer shade from the sun.

Cyclamen does best when sheltered from cold winds.

Soil: Any rich and very free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed in late summer or autumn.

How to sow seeds (opens in new window)

Cyclamen self seed vigorously. Make the most of these self-seedlings.

When the seedlings are large enough carefully lift them and transplant them individually in to 75mm (3inch) pots filled with a potting compost (peat based or non peat based).

Grow them on for one to two years when they will be ready for planting in their final flowering position.

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