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Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden' (Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden'
Other names
Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden', Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden'
Genus
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Variety or Cultivar
'Maurice Dryden' _ 'Maurice Dryden' is a compact, mound-forming, tuberous, deciduous perennial with kidney-shaped, silvery, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, slender, upright, maroon stems bearing purple- or red-flushed, white flowers with twisted petals.
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Spring; White, Flushed purple in Winter
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Green in Spring; Green, Silvery-grey in Autumn; Silvery-grey, Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing. Sow in darkness with gentle heat.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden' (Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden') will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid wet conditions in summer. Mulch when the leaves die down.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden'
Other names
Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden', Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden'
Genus
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Variety or Cultivar
'Maurice Dryden' _ 'Maurice Dryden' is a compact, mound-forming, tuberous, deciduous perennial with kidney-shaped, silvery, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, slender, upright, maroon stems bearing purple- or red-flushed, white flowers with twisted petals.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers may be fragrant.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Spring; White, Flushed purple in Winter
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Green in Spring; Green, Silvery-grey in Autumn; Silvery-grey, Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation
Soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing. Sow in darkness with gentle heat.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. coum (Pewter Group) 'Maurice Dryden' (Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden') will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid wet conditions in summer. Mulch when the leaves die down.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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