Cyclamen persicum 'Flame Scarlet'

Common name: Cyclamen

Description: This distinctive variety features bicolour flowers with flame-like markings. These elegant plants produce distinctive swept-back flowers above attractive heart-shaped foliage. Flowering from autumn through to spring, they provide reliable colour during the colder months. The fragrant blooms make excellent seasonal plants for containers, window boxes, and shaded borders. Compact habit ensures ornamental appeal throughout the flowering season.

Other benefits: long flowering season, fragrant blooms, compact habit, seasonal plant

Wildlife attraction: provides nectar for late-season pollinators

Seasonal display: autumn to spring flowering

Position: partial shade; tolerates some sun in cooler months

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline; well-drained sandy or loam-based compost

Moisture: moderate watering; avoid waterlogging; prefers slightly moist conditions

Winter hardiness: frost-hardy to -5°C; protect from severe frost