Plant Profile: Cyclamen persicum

A tuberous, perennial herb characterized by numerous slender-stalked leaves that are rounded, heart-shaped, finely serrated, and variegated. The flowers are solitary, featuring five petals, and can be found in shades ranging from red and pink to white, all emitting a pleasant fragrance.

This plant thrives best when cultivated in pots and is winter hardy only in USDA zones 9 to 11. The majority of cyclamen available at florists are hybrids of C. persicum.

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