Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. albiflorum
white-flowered ivy-leaved cyclamen
A tuberous autumn-flowering perennial, to 10cm tall, with ivy-shaped leaves marbled with silvery-green patterns. The pure white flowers, with reflexed petals, are borne before or with the leaves which form a carpet of foliage before dying back in the summer
Synonyms
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Album'Cyclamen hederifolium f. album
see moreCyclamen hederifolium alba
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Cyclamen are tuberous perennials with rounded, sometimes angular, leaves which are often attractively mottled. The nodding, characteristically shaped flowers have 5 reflexed and twisted petals, often with dark markings at the base
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Greek Islands, SW Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant near the surface in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Avoid excessive summer moisture and mulch well when leaves wither. Tolerates dry soil under trees. See hardy cyclamen cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Mice and squirrels may be a problem; vine weevil can attack pot-grown plants
Diseases
May be susceptible to cyclamen grey mould, particularly when grown under glass
Cyclamen hederifolium var. hederifolium f. albiflorum
white-flowered ivy-leaved cyclamen
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