Cyclamen hederifolium Ruby Strain
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Overview
This strain is early, vigorous and very free-flowering, sometimes producing flowers within 12 months of sowing. Most produce flowers that are deep rose pink but some plants are a beautiful ruby red. All are conspicuous in that the colour suffuses upwards through the petals, generally leaving a paler margin. Invaluable for extending the colour range of Cyclamen hederifolium in the garden setting.
The ‘ivy-leaved’ foliage, as with all Cyclamen hederifolium, quickly follows the emergence of the flowers, usually in September, and makes attractive ground cover until the following spring. Plant in drifts for the very best effect, in any light to medium soil in sun or partial shade. Annual top dressing with well made leaf-mould or pine needles will give superb results.
This strain is early, vigorous and very free-flowering, sometimes producing flowers within 12 months of sowing. Most produce flowers that are deep rose pink but some plants are a beautiful ruby red. All are conspicuous in that the colour suffuses upwards through the petals, generally leaving a paler margin. Invaluable for extending the colour range of Cyclamen hederifolium in the garden setting.
The ‘ivy-leaved’ foliage, as with all Cyclamen hederifolium, quickly follows the emergence of the flowers, usually in September, and makes attractive ground cover until the following spring. Plant in drifts for the very best effect, in any light to medium soil in sun or partial shade. Annual top dressing with well made leaf-mould or pine needles will give superb results.
Previously known as Cyclamen neapolitanum.
Position in the Garden:Â In the open garden, cyclamen prefer a position which is slightly shaded in summer, and moist during autumn through to late spring. Although Cyclamen hederifolium is tolerant of sunny sites. An ideal site can be found around the base of mature shrubs and trees, but they also do well along north-facing walls, in stone troughs and in the rock garden. They look superb when planted beneath silver birch trees. 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.
Maintenance:Â Very little cultivation is needed to maintain a good collection of cyclamen in the garden. Once established, hardy cyclamen should be left undisturbed for many years and they will just keep getting better. Cyclamen benefit from a top dressing of leaf mould and grit during the dormant season. 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!
Alpine House cultivation:Â 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 clay pans 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. 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 | Hardy |
| Award | |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 10cm (4ins) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 7 cm |
| Special Conditions | |
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