Cyclamen alpinum (Alpine Cyclamen) Tubers

Bring delicate charm to your garden with Cyclamen alpinum bulbs. This tuberous perennial creates a captivating display in late winter and early spring.

Plant Characteristics

• Height and Spread: Reaches a compact 8cm in height with a similar spread.
• Foliage: Rounded, silver-marbled leaves appear with the flowers.
• Flowers: Fragrant, propeller-like blooms in white and shades of pink.
• Each flower measures approximately 1.5cm across.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• This plant provides a vital nectar source for early-emerging pollinators.
• Bees and other insects rely on its flowers when few other plants are in bloom.

Other Names

This plant is also known as the Alpine Sowbread.

Planting Tips

• Plant the bulbs in partial shade, ideally under deciduous trees or shrubs.
• Ensure the soil is very well-drained and rich in humus.
• Plant the tubers about 2-3cm deep.
• Position the tuber with the slightly concave side facing upwards.

Establish these bulbs in a rockery or woodland border for early seasonal interest.