Cyclamen mirabile

Genus

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.

Form
Size
8 cm X 15 cm
Bloom time
Origin
Turkey
Habitat
Pine woodlands
Zone
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.
Soil
Water
Winter dry
Species
mirabile