Cyclamen graecum ‘Rhodopu’
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Overview
Pink flowers. Unusual pewter leaves with a dogtoothed edge, some plants may have a contrasing red leaf back. Grow in the Alpine house. Its origin is the Rhodopu Peninsula in Crete.
Pink flowers above unusual pewter leaves, from August to the end of October. Grow in deep pots to accommodate the long tap roots. A summer bake, together with some moisture from below will induce flowering.
Cyclamen graecum can be grown outside in a warm, sheltered position with good drainage in milder areas of the country.
Alpine House cultivation: All cyclamen are suitable for alpine house cultivation, especially the more tender species. The alpine house should receive maximum light, but will require shading in summer. Good air circulation is crucial and extra vents are a must. We advise growing this cyclamen in deep pots, using a suitable compost. This may be made up by mixing two parts (by bulk) of John Innes compost No2, one part of Perlite and one part of shredded leaf mould. This cyclamen is best watered from a saucer underneath the pot with the excess disguarded after an hour. Top dress all tubers with a layer of grit. Give just enough heat to exclude frost in very cold weather. Otherwise, plunging your pots in sand or covering with horticultural fleece during very cold spells will give an amazing amount of extra protection.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Availability Date Learn more | September to February |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Special Attributes | |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | August, September, October |
| Soil Type | Light sandy |
| Aspect | Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Tender |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 10cm |
| Pot Size Learn more | 1 Litre |
| Uses |
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