Add a bold splash of seasonal colour with our beautiful Cyclamen Red plants. Featuring vibrant red, upswept flowers above heart-shaped green foliage with attractive silver markings, these compact flowering plants create a striking display and provide plenty of decorative interest throughout the cooler months.
Supplied in individual 10.5cm nursery pots and available as a Pack of 3 or Pack of 6 plants, Red Cyclamen are ideal for patio containers, window boxes, sheltered balconies, entrance displays and seasonal planters. Their rich red flowers work beautifully as a standalone display or alongside contrasting white, pink and purple seasonal plants.
Cyclamen persicum is a tuberous perennial with a naturally compact, tufted growth habit. For best results, grow in a cool, sheltered position with bright filtered light and well-drained compost. Red Cyclamen persicum cultivars are suitable for patio and container displays but are tender, so protection from frost and freezing temperatures is important.
SPECIFICATIONS
Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum Common Name: Persian Cyclamen Variety / Colour: Red Family: Primulaceae Plant Type: Tuberous Flowering Perennial Pot Size: 10.5cm Pack Options: Pack of 3 / Pack of 6 Plants Flower Colour: Red 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 red Cyclamen persicum cultivars with red/scarlet flowers, silver-marked foliage, partial-shade preference and a tufted perennial habit.
KEY FEATURES
- Vibrant red Cyclamen flowers
- Attractive green and silver-patterned foliage
- Supplied in individual 10.5cm nursery pots
- Available as packs of 3 or 6 plants
- Compact, tufted growth habit
- Provides bold seasonal colour
- Ideal for patio pots and window boxes
- Suitable for sheltered container displays
- Attractive alone or in mixed arrangements
- 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 Cyclamen in a cool, sheltered location with bright filtered light or partial shade. Water moderately during active growth while allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid waterlogging and reduce watering after flowering as the plant enters dormancy. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures. RHS also advises avoiding hot, dry air when growing 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.
