Cyclamen coum ‘Album’
Cyclamen coum 'Album' has white flowers atop heart-shaped, dark green leaves that are often marbled with pale green or silver.
Cyclamen coum or Persian violet is a delicate shady perennial with charming flowers and beautiful, heart-shaped, dark green leaves that are often marbled with pale green or silver. ‘Album’ has white flowers often with pink to purple noses. It is summer dormant coming into leaf and bloom between late fall and early spring. Grow in light, well-drained soil in shade or part shade. Plant en masse for a superb woodland effect. From the Balkans, Turkey and Lebanon.
Common Name: Persian Violet - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Myrsinaceae (The Myrsine Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-10
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: under 4"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountains and coastal areas in shady places in coniferous and broadleaved woodland and scrub, sometimes growing amongst tree roots and rocks.
Award: GPP AGM
Geographical Origin:
