Hardy cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium
An ornamental plant, planted September to March.
In September: mulch the hardy cyclamen. It can be planted now.
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Hardy cyclamen, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant hardy cyclamen tubers. | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Mulch the hardy cyclamen. | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Planting
Plant hardy cyclamen tubers September to March, 3 to 5cm deep, 5 to 8cm apart. Moderate sources: RHS and Sarah Raven.
Mulch the hardy cyclamen
Add a layer of garden compost or leafmould just as the tubers start new growth.
Usually August to September. Moderate source: Alpine Garden Society.
What the source words mean
Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
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