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Cyclamen Neapolitanum Bulb Seeds for Planting – Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds Online

Cyclamen Neapolitanum Bulb Seeds for Planting – Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds Online

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare a well-drained, fertile growing medium.

Sow the bulbs just below the soil surface in partial shade.

Space bulbs evenly.

How to Grow

Keep soil moist, not soggy.

Provide partial to full shade.

Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Tips

Naturalize in shaded borders over time.

Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.

Ensure good air circulation to minimize fungal issues.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Ornamental

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Low-growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Cyclamen Neapolitanum Bulb Seeds for Planting – Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds Online
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Bulb seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering perennial bulb/tuber.

Cyclamen neapolitanum, also known as hardy cyclamen, is a perennial flowering plant native to Mediterranean woodlands. It produces elegant up-swept flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white above attractive marbled foliage. This species thrives in partial to full shade and is ideal for shaded garden beds, rockeries, and containers. Once established, it's low-maintenance and brings seasonal charm to landscapes with its unique form and long-lasting blooms.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn or early spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

6–10 in

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Partial shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

YES

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

6–8 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000128338

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should Cyclamen Neapolitanum avoid strong sunlight?

Strong direct sunlight can scorch its foliage, so partial to full shade is preferred for better garden performance.

Can Cyclamen Neapolitanum naturalize in a garden?

Yes. The page notes that it can naturalize over time in shaded borders.

What foliage feature makes this cyclamen distinctive?

Its attractive marbled foliage provides visual interest even outside the main flowering period.

Is Cyclamen Neapolitanum suitable for rockeries?

Yes. The product description specifically lists rockeries among suitable landscape settings.

How can air circulation help this cyclamen?

Good air circulation can help reduce conditions that favor fungal problems around the foliage.

Can these cyclamen bulbs be grown in containers?

Yes. The specifications list container gardening as suitable for this perennial.