False Iberian Cyclamen

A beautiful cyclamen, though not for the coldest areas, Cyclamen pseudibericum Is a dwarf, tuberous perennial for the winter months. The broad, heart-shaped leaves are green, beautifully marbled in silvery-grey, and reddish underneath. Fragrant, magenta-pink, raked-back flowers, 1”/2.5cm across, appear in winter and early spring. Plant with the top of the tuber at soil level. It can be grown indoors in colder areas in an equal mixture of leaf-mould, peat and sharp sand; keep completely dry in summer dormancy. False Iberian cyclamen holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well-drained soil
Position: Partial shade
Season of interest: Winter and early spring
Hardiness: Hardy to -5 to -10ºC
Height: 5” (12cm) Spread: 4” (10cm) in 2-5 years