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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
CYCLAMEN persicum var. persicum
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Origin: | Crete, southern Turkey to Israel, North Africa: rocky areas, bushes. |
| Special Features: | Significantly higher and wider than many other cyclamen. Dense foliage with a very nice, often net-like pattern. Very fragrant, sweet and fruity. Very vigorous. Variable. Suitable for pots and planters. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream / pink / salmon) |
| Flower Colour: | white, rose to dark pink with red basal zone |
| Natural Flowering Period: | October - April |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z9 - Z11
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| Foliage: | Entire, cordate, variable silver patterns, deep green. |
| Height with Flowers: | 30 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 25 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant |
| Usage: | flowering pot plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.5 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 7.69231 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
130 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
20 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(9) These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.
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| Sowing Time Hint: | All year long. Warm. |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
