Cyclamen coum ‘Christmas Tree Group’
Cyclamen coum 'Christmas Tree Group' has dramatically variegated silver foliage with green Christmas tree-like centres.
Cyclamen coum ‘Christmas Tree Group’ is a stunning seed strain with magenta flowers atop dramatically variegated foliage that is silver with rich green centres in the shape of Christmas trees. It will bloom in winter sometimes before Christmas but often in February and March alongside Helleborus. Persian violet 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: 6-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: under 4"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Time: Late Winter - Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Silver, Variegated - Cream/White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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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.
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