Cyclamen 'coum' (eastern cyclamen)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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coum, often admired for its pink to purple-pink colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising.

Cyclamen coum is the sort of quietly exquisite plant that earns its keep when the garden feels at its most spare. Nestled low to the ground, it forms neat, clump-forming colonies of rounded, dark green leaves, often handsomely silver-marbled, followed by nodding, starry flowers in pink to purple-pink from mid-winter into early spring.

Superb for naturalising in a woodland-style setting, tucking beneath shrubs, or bringing a little refinement to pots by the door. Given a sheltered position in dappled shade and reliably well-drained soil, it will return each year with increasing presence.

  • Season of interest: late winter to early spring
  • Perfect for: naturalising, woodland gardens, underplanting shrubs, pots & containers
  • Foliage: rounded green leaves, often silver-marbled
  • Flower colour: pink to purple-pink (mixed shades)
Botanical name Cyclamen coum
Flower colour Pink to purple-pink
Bulb size 12/14
Established height 10cm
Established spread 0.1m
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Green (often silver-marbled)
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2-3 years
Sunlight Partial Sun
Position Sheltered, dappled shade
Suitable for Naturalising, Woodland gardens, Underplanting shrubs, Pots & containers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Cyclamen 'coum' (eastern cyclamen) needs partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

RHS Award (AGM)

Naturalising

£11.49

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