Add a rich splash of seasonal colour with our beautiful Cyclamen Purple plants. Featuring vibrant purple to purple-pink upswept flowers above heart-shaped green foliage with attractive silver markings, these compact flowering plants create an eye-catching display throughout the cooler months.
Supplied in individual 10.5cm nursery pots and available as a Pack of 3 or Pack of 6 plants, Purple Cyclamen are ideal for patio containers, window boxes, sheltered balconies, entrance displays and seasonal planters. Their colourful flowers and patterned foliage provide plenty of decorative interest in a compact form.
Cyclamen persicum is a tuberous perennial with a naturally compact, tufted habit. For best results, position plants in a cool, sheltered location with bright filtered light or partial shade and good drainage. Purple Cyclamen persicum cultivars are well suited to pots and containers, but they are not reliably frost hardy and should be protected from freezing conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum Common Name: Persian Cyclamen Variety / Colour: Purple Family: Primulaceae Plant Type: Tuberous Flowering Perennial Pot Size: 10.5cm Pack Options: Pack of 3 / Pack of 6 Plants Flower Colour: Purple / Purple-Pink Foliage Colour: Green with Silver Markings Lifecycle: Perennial Growth Habit: Compact, Tufted Care Level: Moderate Position: Bright Filtered Light / Partial Shade Moisture: Well Drained Suitable For: Pots, Containers, Window Boxes & Sheltered Displays Season of Interest: Autumn and Winter Hardiness: Tender – Protect from Frost
RHS confirms Cyclamen persicum as a tuberous perennial with silver-marked leaves, a tufted habit and H1C hardiness; purple cultivars are also documented for winter flowering and container use.
KEY FEATURES
- Vibrant purple to purple-pink flowers
- Attractive silver-patterned green foliage
- Supplied in individual 10.5cm nursery pots
- Available as packs of 3 or 6 plants
- Compact, tufted growth habit
- Excellent for seasonal container displays
- Ideal for patios and window boxes
- Provides autumn and winter colour
- Attractive planted alone or in mixed displays
- Tuberous perennial flowering plant
PERFECT FOR
- Autumn and winter seasonal displays
- Patio pots and containers
- Window boxes
- Sheltered balconies
- Doorstep and entrance displays
- Mixed seasonal planters
- Gifts for gardeners and plant lovers
GROWING TIP
Position your Cyclamen in a cool, sheltered location with bright filtered light or partial shade. Water moderately during active growth, allowing excess water to drain freely and avoiding waterlogging. Remove faded flowers and yellowing foliage to maintain a tidy display. Protect plants from frost and freezing temperatures. RHS recommends bright filtered light, moderate watering and well-drained growing conditions for Cyclamen persicum.
At Plants by Post, we carefully select and package every plant to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to brighten your space. Whether you are creating a colourful seasonal display or choosing a thoughtful plant gift, our quality plants are delivered with care straight to your doorstep.
