Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

Cyclamen hederifolium

Also known as

Neapolitan Cyclamen, Sowbread, Hardy Cyclamen

Cyclamen Hederifolium by hamon jp (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Partial Shade

Moderate care

Light watering

Frost Hardy

RHS hardiness

-15°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
20cm	Max	50cm
1cm	Min	10cm

5 years to reach maturity

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has a mild fragrance

More images of Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen

A close up of some Cyclamen hederifolium in flower

A close up of some pink Cyclamen hederifolium flowers growing in the wild

A close up of a Cyclamen hederifolium plant with pink flowers and green leaves

A close up of a pink Cyclamen hederifolium flower

Some Cyclamen hederifolium with pink flowers growing outside

Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen Overview

Cyclamen hederifolium is a deciduous perennial in the Primulaceae family. It typically grows to around 12cm in height, producing pretty light pink, scented flowers which measure approximately 2.5cm across. Leaves are produced at the base, they resemble those of ivy and often have attractive silvery-green patterning across their surfaces. This species has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.