Cyclamen graecum

Greek Cyclamen is a small, flowering, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial in the primrose family, native to Greece. The plant is a tuberous geophyte growing from thick and corky underground rhizomes. The showy flowers bloom in the fall from a background of attractive, satiny, variegated leaves. The leaves appear late during flowering, depending on the amount of moisture the plant has received. The flowers are white or pink with a darker blotch and are often fragrant. The bases of the petals are curled outwards.

Greek Cyclamen prefers rocky soils and hot dry summers with warm moist winters.  While it prefers full fun or partial shade, it can withstand even deep shade. The thick roots seek and store water and watering during flower bud formation encourages flowering.

Greek Cyclamen is a tender plant and not typically found in sites subject to frost. It is usually grown as a potted plant in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. Grow in a deep pot that provides enough room for the fleshy roots. Plant the tubers at the surface in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mold, peat and sand.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

Can be susceptible to mites or cyclamen gray mold. It is very cold sensitive.