GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Eastern Sowbread

Cyclamen coum · Perennial

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −15 to −10°C)
Position
Partial shade
Height × Spread
5–10 cm × 8–15 cm
Soil
Moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging and excessive summer moisture
Flowering
January–March
Toxicity
Potentially harmful if eaten; ornamental tubers should not be eaten. Wear gloves when handling.

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