Blooming gallantly through the dark cold days of winter, Hardy Cyclamen are indeed a gem of a plant. With 22 known species, they range from Turkey to Crete, into the Caucasus Mountains and as far away as Somalia. There are frost hardy forms that bloom in the snow! And frost tolerant species handling 10°F with charm and aplomb.

This gem has the great quality features gardeners look for: highly ornamental foliage; elegant abundant flowers; and bonus points! a quirky fruiting stage for fascinating viewing.

Here at Bouquet Banque, we raise seedlings from cultivated plants that bloom starting in September, ending in June. Our original growing stock came from Peter Moore in England and Heronswood (Dan Hinkley) in the early 90’s. Bill Roeder is our skillful and patient grower…attending 16,000 seedlings annually… bringing them along from babies to robust 5-year-old tubers…thence to market in 4″ banded pots.

Hardy Cyclamen are quite easy to grow from there…good drainage and dappled shade protection are all they need.

When you select your plants from Bouquet Banque you will receive more detailed growing information from Bill…he likes for his “children” to be treated just right! Here you will find a complete species list and general characteristics of each.