Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Persian Violet, Perennial Of The Day

Cyclamen coum
Persian Violet, Sowbread, Alpine Violet
Type Perennial
Hardy range 6A to 9A
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Average

Form Rounded

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun

Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time Spring and Winter

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.


Environment

This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8 to 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.


Culture Notes

Plant in late summer when this cyclamen goes dormant Water during growing period and sparingly during dormancy. Protect from winds, do not cultivate around roots and mulch in the cooler zones.