Friday, September 21, 2012

Cyclamen



Cyclamen - Information Courtesy of Burke's Backyard Fact Sheet
Most gardeners think of cyclamen as delicate indoor plants. However they can be grown outside, and in fact occur naturally in harsh, rocky areas in the Mediterranean and Europe. The miniature wild Italian cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium), will thrive and multiply in a shady position in the garden. It is a very long-flowering, hardy species, which grows in both frosty and hot areas. The flowers are usually pink or white, and the leaves are patterned and marbled in white and silver.


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21 comments:

  1. oh, they are so beautiful... now I know what they're called 'coz I have photos of them too.

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  2. Oh, I didn't know that we can plant this outdoors. Now, I know. Thanks . From FFF:

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  3. Lovely photo and info on this pretty plant.

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  4. Beautiful in both color and form.

    Shalom! Today is the International Day of Peace (9/21/12) May you and all countries know and enjoy peace.

    May you have a peaceful week-end!

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  5. love the photo, the color and the flowers

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  6. I adore that soft shade of lavender and all your other photos are great... the centipede is a good photo but I do not think much of the subject. (Exclamation like gasp when I scrolled down to it)

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  7. lol, I love the color of this Cyklamen. Not so common I think.

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  8. I love cyclamen and thuis color is lovely.

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  9. The pale purple color of these is beautiful! I've never seen this variety of flower and appreciate you sharing them!

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  10. I love cyclamens too; I have a hot-pink one in flower right now. This one you photographed is so delicate and pretty

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  11. I've never seen this color cyclamen before...so pretty

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  12. Must be wonderful to see them growing outdoors, cyclamens are such pretty flowers.

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  13. The colour is fantastic! Lovely shot.

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  14. Such a pleasing color.
    I have not seen them growing anywhere here.

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  15. Miss Lindylou... The shades of lavender of this cyclemen are so delicate and beautiful. I cannot imagine a prettier plant than this one. You did a great job of photographing it. Good job, my friend. genie

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  16. Beautiful photo with these beautiful colors in the flowers. Greetings.

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  17. The pale lavender of these is so delicate and beautiful! Wonderful photo!

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  18. AWESOME colour. The girl grows them and I adore them--but hers are white and red......THIS colour is awesome.

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