Cyclamen persicum (Florist's Cyclamen) – White Autumn and Winter Planter (Pre-Planted Sitting Reindeer)

This pre-planted Sitting Reindeer holds a white florist's cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) in bloom, bringing crisp seasonal colour to a porch, doorstep or sheltered corner as soon as it arrives.

White cyclamen are loved for their delicate, swept-back petals above deep green, silver-marbled, heart-shaped foliage. The clean white flowers suit traditional and contemporary settings alike, and the plant flowers over a long season through autumn and winter. It is a tender cyclamen, so treat it as seasonal colour rather than a plant for the open border.

The plants are growing together in the reindeer and arrive in it, ready to display with no extra planting. It makes a thoughtful seasonal gift. Place it in a bright, sheltered spot out of cold wind and away from heavy frost. A hard or prolonged frost will kill it. Indoors, choose a cool, bright windowsill away from radiators and draughts.

Water around the edge of the container rather than into the crown, and allow the top of the compost to dry slightly between waterings. Twist and pull off spent flowers and yellowing leaves at the base to keep new blooms coming. As a natural product, plant size, shape and bloom count may vary slightly.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Florist's Cyclamen, Persian Cyclamen
• Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 20-30cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding, with flower stems held above the foliage
• Perfect For: Porches, sheltered patios, windowsills, seasonal gifting
• Foliage: Deep green, heart-shaped leaves with silver marbling
• Flowering Time: Autumn to spring
• Flower Colour: White
• Planting Position: Partial shade or bright, indirect light, sheltered from cold wind
• Hardiness: Not hardy. Will take a light frost in a sheltered spot but a hard frost kills it
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers and keep on the dry side
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn and winter
• Type: Tender seasonal bedding