Cyclamen persicum (Florist's Cyclamen) – Red Autumn and Winter Colour in a Scottie Dog (Pre-Planted Scottie Dog)

Red cyclamen make some of the brightest autumn and winter colour you can plant, and this Scottie Dog container arrives ready planted with them, so there is nothing to do but put it where it will be seen.

The florist's cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, has rounded, patterned leaves and a long run of upswept flowers from autumn into winter. It is grown here as seasonal bedding, so think of it as one season of cheerful colour for a doorstep, patio or porch.

The cyclamen are growing together in the Scottie Dog and arrive in it. Stand it in partial shade in a sheltered spot out of cold wind. It will take a light frost in a sheltered position, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it, so move it under cover if a severe cold spell is forecast. Water sparingly at the edge of the plants rather than into the crown, and let the compost dry slightly between waterings.

Upkeep is easy. Pull off spent flowers with their stalks to keep new buds coming. The tubers should not be eaten, by people or pets.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Florist's Cyclamen
• Botanical Name: Cyclamen persicum
• Growth Habit: Compact, tuberous, mounding
• Perfect For: Doorsteps, patios, porches and winter containers
• Flowering Time: Autumn to winter
• Flower Colour: Red
• Planting Position: Partial shade, sheltered from cold wind
• Hardiness: Not hardy. Tolerates a light frost in a sheltered spot, but hard frost will kill it
• Maintenance: Low. Remove spent flowers and water sparingly
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn and winter