This perennial is often grown as an annual with upright foliage that arises in a tuff directly from the corm. The heart-shaped dark green leaves are marbled or blotched silvery and the nodding white, pink and red flowers appear during winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Cyclamen persicum is naturally found from Cyprus to Greece and extending to Syria growing in well drained fertile moist organic rich soils in a protected semi shaded position (morning sun only) and is drought and frost tolerant. .

Cyclamen's are grown for there bright flowers and its low growth habit. It is planted in borders or rockeries tolerating drier soils during winter when dormant. It is also commonly grown as a potted house plant with many varieties available. It is suitable for coastal regions and is planted in the understorey in shaded gardens. During the dormant period corms can be stored in an almost dry state and can re-potted during spring. It establishes in 1-2 years and can live up to 14 years. ID 379

Cyclamen (SIK-la-men) persicum (PER-si-kum)

The tuberous corm is only half-buried in soil to avoid rot. (Herbaceous tuberous soft wooded perennial.)
    
Primulaceae (PRIM-ew-LAY-see-ee)
Primroses