Cilician Cyclamen

Cyclamen cilicium Primulaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Turkey

Location

Mullestein Winter Garden

Source of plant

Brent & Becky's Bulbs

Description

C. cilicium is a tuberous perennial with broad, heart-shaped leaves, mottled with silver above and purplish beneath, and pale or rosy-pink flowers 2-3cm in width, with reflexed, twisted petals marked with purple at the base, opening in autumn.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5