Cyclamen

Cyclamen purpurascens

Native to:
Austria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Spain, Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Cyclamen
Species:
Cyclamen purpurascens
USDA Symbol:
CYPU9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, magenta, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers leaf litter and humus-rich forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require darkness for germination. Best sown fresh; older seed may have reduced viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires darkness. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * "add detergent to water when soaking, sow in equal parts of peat, loam and grit with extra richness at bottom of pot, space 2"" apart, allow absolutely no light during germination, provide steady supply of moisture, grow on in pot for 18 months"

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society