false Iberian cyclamen

Plant 2cm deep or with the tops of the tubers just at the soil surface. Can be grown indoors in containers of an equal mix of loam, leaf mould, peat and sharp sand. Keep completely dry in dormancy. See hardy cyclamen cultivation for further advice

No pruning required

Propagate by seed, in darkness as soon as ripe at 6 to 12°C. Can be beneficial to soak seed for 10 hours prior to sowing

Mice and squirrels may be a problem

Generally disease free except under glass