Cyclamen graecum (Greek cyclamen)

Botanical name

Cyclamen graecum

Other names

Greek cyclamen

Genus

Cyclamen Cyclamen

Species

C. graecum - C. graecum is a variable, clump-forming, borderline hardy, tuberous perennial with heart-shaped, silver-marbled, bright to dark green leaves and, in autumn before the leaves emerge, slender, erect stems bearing white to deep pink, usually fragrant flowers with magenta basal marks.

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

Flowers may be fragrant.

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Colour

Flower

Pink in Autumn

Foliage

Variegated, Green, Silvery-grey in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Glasshouse red spider mite , Mice , Squirrels , Vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free except under glass.

General care

Pruning

No pruning required.

Propagation

Sow seed in darkness as soon as ripe at 6-12C. Soak seeds in water for at least 10 hours before sowing.

Propagation methods

Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Cyclamen graecum (Greek cyclamen) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.15m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Indoor, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Rock

Cultivation

Best in an unheated greenhouse in equal parts loam, leaf mould, peat alternative, & sharp sand in bright, filtered light & moderate humidity. Plant tubers 2.5cm deep or at compost surface. Feed every 6-8 weeks in leaf.

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.

Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Cyclamen graecum (Greek cyclamen)

Common pest name

Omnivorous leafroller

Scientific pest name

Platynota stultana

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous pest which could be potentially damaging to a range of crops if introduced to the UK. Awareness raising amongst the industry is needed. Also need to monitor developments in Spain where the pest is already present and consider whether EU regulation is warranted.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/