cilician cyclamen
Cyclamen cilicium
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Cilician cyclamen (Cyclamen cilicium) is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and most soil types. Fragrant blooms open from early to late autumn and attract bees. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Crimson Queen Japanese maple, and Lady's slipper orchid.
Native range
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Cyprus, and 3 more places. See all 7
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Kriti, and Türkiye.