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How to grow cyclamen in the garden
We believe that cyclamen should have a place in every garden. Although originating mostly from lands bordering the Mediterranean, several species are perfectly hardy in Britain and they have proved indispensable for providing colour in the garden in autumn, winter and early spring.
The hardy autumn flowering cyclamen are an irresistible part of the autumn scene: these include the most widely grown Cyclamen hederifolium as well as Cyclamen purpurascens, graecum, intaminatum, cilicium and colchicum.
Hardy winter and spring flowering cyclamen include mainly Cyclamen coum (but also in milder areas Cyclamen repandum and pseudibericum) and these are are delightful companions for hellebores, snowdrops and other spring flowering bulbs.
Regardless of their flowering season, all have exquisite flowers and often have quite distinct fragrances and, even when not in flower, the beautiful foliage of many of these cyclamen species is outstanding.
Cyclamen are best planted in drifts for maximum impact. They thrive around the base of mature shrubs and trees, but they also are happy along north facing walls, in stone troughs and in the rock garden. As a general rule, cyclamen prefer a position which is slightly shaded in summer, and moist during autumn through to late spring. Above all, the site must be well drained and the addition of copious quantities of shredded leaf mould will create a perfect medium in which to grow your cyclamen. Top dressing with leaf mould and grit during the dormant season can also be beneficial. Very little fertiliser of any kind is required, but do remember that most cyclamen are dormant during the summer, so be careful with the hoe!
Once established, hardy cyclamen should be left undisturbed for many years. Over time their display will just keep getting better: the number of flowers will increase year by year , young seedlings will start to appear and these may be left in situ to mature, or be transplanted to other parts of the garden.
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