Cyclamen hederifolium is the hardiest, most robust and easiest species to grow. It self-seeds and will naturalize. It is tolerant of all average garden soils, and can also grow in areas with more sun.

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. Here’s a formula for raccoon deterrence from Tom Anderson, but I have the feeling it could be effective in warding off thirsty nocturnal critters ...

Cyclamen percicum, commonly called florist cyclamen, belongs to a genus of about 20 species native to the Mediterranean region. There is also a hardy cyclamen, C. heterofolium, but that is a topic ...

Cyclamen are tuberous, herbaceous perennials that grow from a tuber (bulb-like) that is quite flat. The tuber starts out more rounded and with age, it flattens out and reminds you of a pancake.

Pansies and cyclamen color a winter garden. By Calvin R. Finch Updated Nov 3, 2012 10:43 a.m. Pansies provide color in a flower bed in cool weather. Express-News file photo.

Q: I buy cyclamen this time of year, but I have no luck keeping them alive in my garden. — S.H., Houston A: These cool-season bloomers need morning sun, filtered sun or bright shade. Plant high ...

Cyclamen need temperatures on the cool side: between 50 to 70°F, so place it in the coolest room of your house. However, keep ...

Cyclamen hederifolium is the hardiest, most robust and easiest species to grow. It self seeds and will naturalize. It is tolerant of all average garden soils and can also grow in areas with more sun.