Cyclamen hederifolium

Description: Cyclamen hederifolium is one of the hardiest cyclamen species, a low-growing perennial corm that brings reliable autumn colour to shaded corners and woodland gardens. Delicate flowers with swept-back petals in soft pink to mauve tones emerge in late summer and continue well into autumn, creating a charming display when naturalised beneath deciduous trees or along shaded borders. The plant's true magic lies in its beautifully marbled, ivy-shaped foliage—silvery-green with distinctive patterning that varies between individual plants. This ornamental foliage persists through winter and into spring, providing two distinct seasons of interest. Cyclamen hederifolium is exceptionally reliable and low-maintenance, returning faithfully year after year with minimal attention. Once established, it tolerates dry shade exceptionally well, making it ideal for difficult areas where many plants struggle. The plant holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, a testament to its garden value and performance. It forms flat corms that gradually widen with age, slowly spreading to create natural colonies over time. Excellent for rockeries, containers, and dry shade situations, this hardy corm attracts bees and pollinating insects, adding ecological value to the garden.

Other benefits: deciduous, ground cover, underplanting, woodland gardens, borders, naturalising

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.1m x 0.1m

Position: partial shade to full shade

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C