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More Cyclamen hederifolium in back garden (Oct.)

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More Cyclamen hederifolium in back garden (Oct.)



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how pretty jb, do you keep them after they finish?

28 Dec, 2009

 

Hi Sandra,
These (hederifolium) are about the hardiest of the lot and can withstand most of the British climate. They flower late July-Oct. and the leaves, which are beautifully marked, conitinue until the following May. The corms just get bigger and bigger, producing more flowers each time. Value for money there alright !

28 Dec, 2009

 

thats great jb, so what do i look for when buying these ones? would like some for next year

28 Dec, 2009

 

ps, lol ive just noticed the heading lol, in my favourites now to remind me ;o)

28 Dec, 2009

 

Cyclamen can be grown from seed, if you don't mind waiting a few years for flowers! (Indoor C. persicum develop sooner) but a better way is to buy them as corms (tubers), preferably still in growth, as dried corms sometimes stay dormant for a year.

Good luck with them anyway if you decide to try them. x

28 Dec, 2009

 

They are beautiful and I love the planting in amongst the rocks!

28 Dec, 2009

 

Hi Berneih,
Yes, they seem to be in their element between the rocks. C. hed. grows proffusely in Greece, along the roadsides, & up into the mountains. Also in the site of the ancient Olympia, amongst the remains of the pillars. Quite a sight !

28 Dec, 2009

 

Well you've certainly made a terrific choice with this one - it's really lovely!

29 Dec, 2009

 

They look good planted amongst the rocks.

29 Dec, 2009

 

Stunning pic... I love it :o)

29 Dec, 2009

 

just caught up jb,,, dont think i will do from seed, the quickest way for me, i like instant lol

29 Dec, 2009

 

Yes Sb, most gardeners buy the corms, for quicker results but it is fun to grow your own from seed when the original plant produces them. They will soon spread themselves around anyway.

29 Dec, 2009

 

Great planting JB.

31 Dec, 2009



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