Cyclamen 'coum' (eastern cyclamen)
Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.
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 |
Planting and Flowering Calendar
Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
RHS Award (AGM)
Naturalising

