Cyclamen purpurascens

Sowing method: Year-round due to the long germination time. First, let the seeds swell in warm water (1-2 days), then sow in a mix of coco peat + sand. Cover the seeds with ½ cm of sowing soil, never let them dry out. Optimal germination at 12-18°C. Germination period 1-3 years!

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Sowing/planting time:

• All year

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Greenhouse
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Shade
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Light to dark pink or reddish-purple flowers
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Cyclamen purpurascens, also known as C. europaeum
• Dutch: Cyclamen
• Also known as: Cyclamen europaeum
• English: Alpenviooltje

• All year round