Cyclamen persicum (Florist's Cyclamen) – Red Autumn & Winter Planter (Pre-Planted Hanging Robin)

This red cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) brings rich, jewel-toned colour to autumn and winter, with vivid red flowers held above marbled, heart-shaped leaves. It arrives already planted in its Hanging Robin container, so it is ready to display as soon as you unpack it.

Florist's cyclamen are loved for long-lasting blooms at a time of year when little else is in flower. The dark green leaves are marked with silver, so the plant looks good even between flushes of flower. It makes a cheerful gift or a quick way to add seasonal colour to a porch, doorstep or patio.

Keep it in a sheltered spot in partial shade, out of cold wind. It will take a light frost in a sheltered container, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it, so treat it as one season of autumn and winter colour. Keep the compost on the dry side and water at the edge of the pot rather than into the crown. Pull off faded flowers, with their stalks, at the base to encourage more blooms. The tubers should not be eaten, by people or pets.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Florist's Cyclamen, Persian Cyclamen
• Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 20-30cm tall and 15-25cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact and mounding, with flowers held above low marbled foliage
• Perfect For: Hanging containers, porches, patios, gifts, autumn and winter colour
• Foliage: Dark green with silver marbling, heart-shaped
• Flowering Time: Autumn to early spring
• Flower Colour: Red
• Planting Position: Sheltered spot in partial shade, out of cold wind
• Hardiness: Not hardy. Tolerates a light frost in a sheltered container, but hard or prolonged frost will kill it
• Maintenance: Keep on the dry side, water at the edge of the pot and remove spent flowers
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn, winter and early spring
• Type: Bedding plant