Cyclamen coum

Flowering in late winter this dwarf cyclamen makes a distinguished (though tiny) contribution. It is grown both for its foliage and its flowers. The leaves are rounded and coloured green. They are often patterned with darker shades of green or may have silvered effects. The flowers are commonly coloured an intense magenta. However forms are available in shades of pink as well as white. There are varieties available that are grown for their interesting foliage as well. This is likely to flower from December to March and is summer-dormant. They are likely to establish a colony if well suited. These are commonly grown in the vicinity of deciduous trees as the trees' leafy season corresponds to the period of rest for the cyclamen.