Cyclamen persicum var persicum seeds

Description

Picture thanks to Jelitto Seeds

This plant is larger , and taller than other cyclamen. It is the cyclamen which grows in the wild in rocky areas under bushes in Crete, southern Turkey  to Israel, and North Africa. It has dense foliage with silvery patterns on them often in the form of a web. The flowers are beautifully scented and are usually white to deep rose often with a darker rose centre. They grow well in planters and pots , and they normally flower in the winter time, when little else is available. The plant grows naturally in full shade to semi shade, but will also grow in full sun.

Note : approx 10 seeds in packet

Sowing advice

Sow the seeds in summer or autumn. Soak them for 24 hours in water  to which a small amount of dishwashing liquid has been added. Rinse the seeds with fresh water.  Sow the seeds in trays or pots into moist seed raising mix. Cover them to their own depth with mix. Keep them at about 15-18 deg C. They should germinate in about 4 weeks.