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All the plants for sale at the Nursery
are raised from seed from our own stock plants. They are grown on in three inch
pots and should be easy to establish. We send out plants all the year round,
including to the European Community. Plants to non European Community countries
are despatched during June/July. To see what you will receive as either plants
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If the ground is frozen, when you receive your plants, keep them in a
shady, cool, frost free position and maintain the soil moist but not wet. Plant
as soon as possible when the ground in not frozen. In the garden most Cyclamen
cover an area of nine to twelve inches when well established. C.
intaminatum and C. parviflorum are the smallest of the species and
are best planted six inches apart.
Native to Algeria, very similar to C. hederifolium though altogether a bigger plant. The leaves and flowers are borne on ascending stalks as opposed to the creeping stalks of C hederifolium. The very handsome Autumn flowers have a faint scent of violets. It is not hardy. Plant with tuber covered.
Closely allied to C. coum and flowering at the same time, this species comes from South West Turkey. The leaf is similar to C. cilicium in shape and pattern. The magenta or pink flowers are twisted and stand out like miniature propellers. Does not have the basal eye of the C. coum species. Probably hardy. Plant with tuber covered.
A white flowered form selected from our plants. Has a magenta marking at the base of each petal lobe with no white eye.
Beautiful patterned leaves precede the flowers. The white flowers appear March/April and are scented. This species is found in the South of France and the Balearic Islands. It can only be grown outside in warm areas or ideal conditions. One of the few Cyclamen which will cross, usually with C. repandum or C. creticum. Plant with tuber well covered.
Found in the wooded mountainous province of Cilica in South West Turkey, this species is considered to be hardy by most growers. The honey scented flowers appear with or after the leaves in September/October and are very graceful, varying from almost white to a strong rose pink. The speckled leaves are heavily patterned and shaped like a spoon. Provides colour in the garden when C. hederifolium has finished flowering. Plant with tuber covered.
Discovered in Anatolia, Turkey in 1982. Typical C. cilicium leaves and a pure white flower, more vigorous than the pink flowered form.
Previously known as C. purpurascens subsp. ponticum, now considered to be a distinct species. Originates from western Caucasus far from the location of C. purpurascens and has thick, leathery leaves with finely toothed edge. Leaves remain until the new leaves and flowers appear in the summer. Pink to magenta flowers.
In the wild, widely distributed from Bulgaria, Turkey, Russia, Iran through to Israel. Therefore, a species with wide variation. Kidney shaped leaves, dark green, either plain or with silver markings. Dumpy flowers, white, pink or magenta coloured. This species flowers from January/March and survives the severest weather. Will provide colour in the garden when little else is in flower.
The original plant was found by the Cyclamen Society during their expedition to Israel in 1990. The site was on the Golan Heights near the village of Mas'ada. The flowers are pure white and unlike C. coum 'Album' (C. coum f. pallidum) there is no purple or pink blotch at the base of the petal. The leaves are a plain glossy green. The progeny are identical to the parent plant and it would appear that they are as hardy as C. coum.
C. coum derived from CSE
88020A
Was discovered by the Cyclamen Society in Turkey and has attractively patterned leaves with a white flower usually with a pink flush to the base of the petal.
Christmas tree pattern with a striking contrast between the bright silver background and the central dark green Christmas tree. Derived from seed of a plant collected by the Cyclamen Society expedition in 1988.
The silver or pewter leaf forms of C. coum provide the enthusiast with a fascinating extension to his hobby. Except for C. coum 'Tilebarn Elizabeth' the leaves are usually silver often with dark green edges and in varying degrees dark green ribs. C. coum 'Tilebarn Elizabeth' leaves are overall pewter coloured. The flowers are quite distinctive, see below.
A lovely strong silver leaf form of C. coum. White flowers with magenta blotch at base of flower.
C. coum
'Nymans'
Silver leaves and deep magenta flowers, typically C. coum shaped.
C. coum 'Tilebarn
Elizabeth'
A striking bi-colour flower, the edges of the petals rose coloured and the centre nearly white. Leaves overall silver.
A typical C. coum in shape of flower and leaf. Silver leaves and flower colour varying from light to dark magenta.
C. coum 'Tilebarn
Graham'
Colour as for C. coum but shape of flowers more like a small, dainty C. coum subsp. elegans with serrated petals. Silver leaves.
Soft pink flowers with rounded petals of C. coum and with silver leaves.
C. coum
'Kusnetzovii'
From the Crimea and should prove to be the hardiest form of C. coum. Leaves rounded with either plain or lightly patterned leaves.
& 2
The brightest silver leafed C. coum that we grow. Form 1 has an overall silver leaf, whereas form 2 has a dark green 'Christmas tree" pattern in the centre of the leaf which is in sharp contrast to the silver surround.
C. coum subsp.
caucasicum
Our plants of this subspecies originated from the Caucasus, the flowers are bold and it is a free flowering robust plant. Perhaps closer to C. elegans though the flowers are not so graceful, certainly an easier plant to grow.
Grows abundantly in Crete and is also found on the island of Karpathos, although not common in cultivation. The leaves appear in late Autumn and the pure white flowers in May. Leaves are dark green with a silver wash. Woodland plant hardy in mild areas. Plant with tuber covered.
As its name implies this species is found only on the island of Cyprus, especially prolific on the Kyrenia range of mountains. Very strongly scented, graceful white flowers. Leaves appear with the flowers in October/November and are olive-green with light green markings. Prefers shady conditions in cold greenhouse. Plant with tuber covered.
The leaves of this variety are beautifully patterned with white flecks and blotches.
C. elegans (C. coum
subsp. elegans)
Deservedly this plant has been granted specific rank, our plants originate from North Iran. Heart shaped leaves, large pointed magenta flowers with pale pink rim to the corolla tube as against white rim of C. coum. Hardiness is not established. Plant with the tuber covered. Flowers usually in December just before C. coum.
Amongst a batch of our own seedlings the parent plant of this form was found. It has the usual shaped leaves of C. elegans but with an overall silver wash, the mid-ribs and edges to the leaves dark green.
Common on the Greek mainland and islands and is also found in Turkey. There is a considerable variation in flowers and leaves. The usual form has a dark velvety green leaf with a strong silver pattern. Pink flowers appear with or after the leaves in late August/September. Needs protection from frost, requires a sunny position and should not be completely dried out during the dormant period. Plant with the top of the tuber exposed or barely covered with coarse grit
C. graecum f.
album
The addition in 1980 of this splendid plant to the range of Cyclamen is a notable triumph. Found in the Peloponnese area of Greece.
Overall silver leaf with no hastate pattern found by Brian Mathew at Glyfada near Athens. Pale magenta flowers.
A selection derived from pewter leaved plants which grow on the Rhodopou peninsula in Crete
Our plants are from the island Rhodes, where they grow on a windswept cliff and consequently have developed a neat compact habit with a range of attractive leaf markings. Pink to magenta flowers.
Originates from the Lefita Ori region of Crete. Flowers white to pale pink usually with a deep purple basal blotch.
The ideal Cyclamen for the garden, as it will happily accept the rigours of our climate. A long-lived plant, tubers have been reported over one hundred years old. Found in the wild from the South of France through to Turkey, also on many of the Mediterranean islands including Corsica and Sardinia. The beautiful pink flowers appear before the leaves in early Autumn. The leaves provide excellent ground cover until June. Due to the wide distribution, the leaf variation is very marked and provides an added interest for the collector. Large rose pink flowers with prominent auricles. Plant with tuber covered.
The white flowered form of C. hederifolium, very rare in the wild. Flowers either pure white or with a pink flush to the mouth. A robust plant ideal for the garden.
Pink flowers with a distinctive and very beautiful leaf pattern. Found by Gerard Parker amongst E.A. Bowles plants at Myddleton House.
The white flowered form of 'Apollo'.
A white flowered plant with a salmon-pink mark at the base of the petal which gradually fades to purple. A distinctive plant selected by Chris Clennett.
Overall silver wash to the leaf with centre and edges of leaves green. Either white or pink flowered forms.
Pink flowered form of C. hederifolium with a silver arrow shaped leaf.
Overall silver leaf with sometimes a grey netting of veins to the edge of the leaves. Pink flowers. A selection by Phil Cornish, the parent being C. hederifolium 'Apollo'.
Helena Wiesner kindly gave us this striking plant , white flowers and silver arrow shaped leaves.
As above but with white flowers.
A curiosity more than a plant of beauty, the pink flower is upward-facing and consequently loses some of the charm of the usual Cyclamen.
Rosenteppich originated from Germany and is very variable, the best forms have a rich red coloured flower. Our plants have been heavily rogued and only good coloured forms are for sale. However it is variable and the intensity of colour seems to change from season to season. In contrast to the pale pink of the usual C. hederifolium it is well worth growing.
Leaves thicker and larger than C. hederifolium with big pink scented flowers and it flowers later, often into November. The plants we offer for sale are derived from Crete, where it grows mainly in wooded areas. Entering the woods you are instantly aware of the fine and strong scent.
First found by E.K. Balls near the Cilician Gate Pass in Turkey, this species covers most of the area in which C. cilicium is found. It is however, quite distinct, the leaves are similar to a C. coum and there are both plain and patterned leaf forms. The flowers are the same shape as C. cilicium usually white but occasionally pale pink. The veining to the flowers is pale grey and there is no crimson marking at the base. Although hardy, the plant is so tiny that is needs to be grown in a pot to be appreciated. Often the first Cyclamen to flower in the Autumn. Plant with tuber covered.
Discovered by Manfred Koenen, Ronald and Erna Frank south of Ulu Dag in 1986. Flowers a delicate pink with veins a darker hue, mouth of flower either white or a much paler shade of pink.
Now very rare in the wild C. libanoticum originated from the foothills of the Lebanon range of mountains North East of Beirut. Distinct blue green leaves beautifully flushed with darker blotches. Spectacular large flowers of clear pink in February/March. The bold flowers show up especially well when grown outside in woodland conditions in the warmer parts of Britain. Plant with tuber covered.
Although very similar to C. cilicium in most respects including flowering season, this species has a distinefly toothed edge to the flowers. Also, although not constant in all plants the young leaves have a bright pink marking on the patterned areas. Originates from the Mugla and lsparata area of South Turkey. Plant with tuber covered.
C. mirabile 'Tilebarn
Nicholas'
This form has an overall wash of silver with a dark green 'Christmas tree' pattern down the mid-rib of the leaf. When the pink colour shows as well, the effect is quite spectacular. The parent plant was selected from one of our own seedlings.
An overall silver leafed form of C. mirabile with pink flowers. The leaf veins are quite marked and impart a striking character to the bright silver leaf, which usually has a strong pink hue when they first appear.
A white flowered form of C. mirabile sometimes with a pink blush to the nose of the flower.
A small plant like a dwarf C. coum, found in North East Turkey. Pale pink flowers without the basal eye of the C. coum species. Flowers in January/March. Requires cool and damp growing conditions and is most probably hardy. Plant with tuber covered.
It is from this species that the florist form of Cyclamen originated. In the wild its wide distribution from Greece and its islands to Turkey, Syria, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Tunisia give rise to a very wide variation in flowers and leaves. The flowers vary from pure white through lilac to pink and purple. The elegant flowers appear after the leaves in the Spring and have a strong Lily of the Valley scent. The beautiful leaves provide the collector with an unending subject of interest. Not a hardy plant, the foliage can be damaged by frost. Usually a spring flowering tender species - the exceptions are detailed below. Plant with tuber exposed or barely covered.
C. persicum 'Tilebarn
Karpathos'
Flowers, unlike the soft pink or white of the usual C. persicum, are a brilliant cerise. A glorious addition to the colour range of C. persicum.
A pure white flower. This form has been known for some years and has been re-introduced by the Cyclamen Society from Israel.
Flowers usually darker pink than plants from other locations but we cannot be sure of this until we see the next generation in flower.
Originally collected south of Tripoli in the Lebanon by Jim Archibald (JCA 1070). This superb form was selected and bred by Melvyn Jope.
This plant was found by the Cyclamen Society Expedition on Mount Meron in Israel, growing at 12OOm. We have grown this plant outside for the last six years. They have come unscathed through the winters, flowered and set seed. Needs a warm sheltered position but is unlikely to do well in the North of England.
Another discovery by the Cyclamen Society on their expedition to Israel in 1990. This site was south of Hebron, close to the Desert. The plants are an autumn flowering version of the usual spring flowering C. persicum.
The bold glowing magenta flowers help to lighten the dull February days, even eclipsing the various forms of C. coum. Flowers are strongly scented. The dark green leaves are sharply toothed and have strong silver markings. Grows in Beech woods on the slopes of Duldul Dagh in Turkey amongst C. coum and primroses. Hardy in mild areas. Plant with tuber covered.
This introduction in 1966 was collected at Dortyol in Turkey. The flowers are a beautiful rose pink.
This species is widely distributed from Haute Savoie through Switzerland, Austria, Italy. Yugoslavia to Bulgaria and is remarkably constant in appearance. Usually found in woodlands, the pink flowers appear after the leaves in Summer, bridging the gap between the Spring and Autumn flowering species. Strongly scented flowers and patterned leaves, a hardy woodland plant Plant with tuber covered.
This white flowered form of C. purpurascens was recently re-discovered in 1987 in Yugoslavia.
C. purpurascens 'plain
leaf form'
A plain leaf form originating in Czechoslavakia this was described as C. fatrense.
C. purpurascens 'silver
leaf form'
Originating in Italy, leaves overall silver
The following C. purpurascens plants have been raised by Jan Bravenboer and he has kindly let us have them for sale here at the nursery:
C. purpurascens 'Garibaldi'
Thick silver leaf with a green margin and short broad flowers.
C. purpurascens 'Green Ice'
Broad green margin with a silver Christmas Tree pattern in the centre of the leaf.
C. purpurascens 'Verdun'
Plain green leaf
A woodland plant flowering in April/May. It should be protected from strong sunlight, is hardy outside and will spread freely. In the wild it occurs in the South of France, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy, Yugoslavia and Greece. The leaf is ivy shaped with silver pattern. The long elegant flowers are carmine colour and Violet scented. The tubers are very small and should be planted two to three inches deep.
C. repandum f.
album
A very rare form of C. repandum sometimes confused with C. creticum. Flowers are pure white. Leaves typical C. repandum as against the leaves of C. creticum, which do not usually have the distinct C. repandum markings.
C. rhodium (C. repandum
ssp. rhodense)
One of the last to flower in the Spring, a distinct plant found on the islands of Rhodes and Cos. Pure white petals with a delicate rose coloured mouth. Hardy in mild areas.
C. rhodium subsp.
peloponnesiacum (C. repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum)
As its name suggests, this plant comes from the Peloponnese area in the South of Greece. The leaves are dark green splashed with cream markings, plain leaf forms are also found. The flowers vary from pale pink to carmine with a darker nose at the base of the flower. Hardy in mild areas.
Discovered by the Cyclamen Society in the southern Peloponnese, south of Githio, during their 1992 expedition (CSE 92258). Pure white flowers, leaves mid-green splashed pale greenish-white.
Another plant found by the Cyclamen Society in 1992 and introduced into cultivation. We also have plants from Mr Forster's superb silver leafed plant.
C. rhodium subsp.
vividum (C. repandum var. vividum)
This species is confined to the Parnon and Madara mountains of the Peloponnese and is quite distinct from f. peloponnesiacum in that it has a vivid magenta base to the flower which in some forms extends to the tip and in others graduates to a lighter magenta colour. The leaves are either plain green or speckled, not usually as marked. It is not a woodland plant and is often found growing with C. graecum in exposed sites.
Grows only on the foothills in Libya. A rare species, which requires warm growing conditions. Pink flowers in the Autumn with the leaves. The long exserted stamens give the flowers the appearance of a Dodecathon. During the dormant period the plant should be baked in the sun and barely watered. Previously considered difficult, our strain is more willing to flower and has an attractive leaf pattern. Plant with tuber exposed or barely covered with coarse grit.
A vigorous hybrid between C. balearicum and C. repandum. Does well with us in the garden.
C. cyprium x C. libanoticum. A hybrid produced by Dr. Ietswaart of Holland in 1969. Intermediate between the parent species, a vigorous plant which flowers over a long period from December to February.