360 gardener saves
Cyclamen: the varieties gardeners actually grow
We track 21 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Cyclamen varieties
Of 21 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedHardy Cyclamen, Ivy-leaved Cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Album'
#2 most savedIvy-leaved cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium 'crassifolium'
#3 most savedEastern Cyclamen
Cyclamen coum
Nettleton Silver Cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Nettleton Silver'
Maurice Dryden Eastern Cyclamen
Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden'
Ivy-leaved Cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium
Siberian Cyclamen
Cyclamen intaminatum
Cyclamen purpurascens
Cyclamen purpurascens
Cilician Cyclamen
Cyclamen cilicium
Ivy-leaved Cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Leaf Forms'
Sowbread
Cyclamen mirabile
Ivy-leaved Cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Silver Swan'
Browse all 21 Cyclamen varieties →
How to grow Cyclamen
What the Cyclamen varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 21 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Cyclamen year
- PlantJuly–September100% of varieties
Plant corms shallowly (just below soil surface) during summer dormancy
- FertilizeSeptember and October95% of varieties
Apply low-nitrogen fertilizer as new foliage and flowers emerge
- MulchOctober67% of varieties
Apply a light layer of leaf mold or shredded bark.
- Spring CleanupApril and May48% of varieties
Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removing
Do
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
- Provide shade during hottest months
- Water regularly during active growth 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves ❌
- Refrain from disturbing tubers during dormancy
- Avoid heavy, clay soils that retain excess water
- Avoid overwatering during dormancy ❌
What goes wrong with Cyclamen
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and curled leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Mealybugs | White cottony masses on stems | Use neem oil spray |
| Spider mites | Webbing on leaves, yellowing | Spray with water and apply insecticidal soap |
| Fungal rot | Soft, rotting tubers | Improve soil drainage and reduce watering |
| Root rot | Wilting, browning roots | Improve drainage, reduce watering, and remove affected roots |
| Botrytis blight | Gray mold on leaves and flowers | Ensure good air circulation and remove infected parts |
| Gray mold | Fuzzy gray mold on leaves and stems | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
Making more Cyclamen
Tuber division
- Dig up tubers after dormancy
- Divide tubers with a sharp knife
- Plant immediately in a shaded location
- Water thoroughly after planting
- Allow 6 weeks for roots to establish
Seed sowing
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in late summer
- Keep soil consistently moist for 6 weeks
- Place in shaded area with indirect light
Cyclamen questions
How many types of Cyclamen are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 21 distinct Cyclamen varieties. The most popular — ranked by 360 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Cyclamen grow in?
Across its varieties, Cyclamen covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Cyclamen bloom?
Most Cyclamen varieties bloom in late summer to fall, early fall, late winter to early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Cyclamen should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Cyclamen in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
