Cyclamen mirable is endemic to Turkey where it grows in pine woodlands.
It is closely related to Cyclamen cilicium and C. intaminatum. It is a fall-blooming species with a delicate coconut-like fragrance. Some selections have spectacular foliage. It is listed hardy to zone 6 but needs to be kept very dry in summer.
Genus
Species
mirabile
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Form
Size
8 cm X 15 cm
Bloom time
Origin
Turkey
Habitat
Pine woodlands
Difficulty to grow
Stratification
Germination Notes
Soak seeds for 24 hours, adding a little detergent to help break down the resin coating. Cover seed with 5 mm of media and keep in the dark at 20 C until germination occurs.
Sun
Soil
Water
pH
Winter dry