Are cyclamen hardy?

Not every cyclamen survives winter

In general, you can't say that every Cyclamen is hardy. For one thing, it depends on the type and variety. On the other hand, it depends on the location and the temperature and weather conditions there.

Average winter hardiness: -20 to -25 ° C

Most cyclamen on the market can withstand winter temperatures down to -25 ° C (in unprotected locations down to -20 ° C). But there are also extreme cases that can face frost down to -40 ° C without fear.

Well hardy cyclamen

To the cyclamen, which in this country are often found in Gardens are planted and are considered to be relatively hardy (without winter protection), include the following specimens:

• Early spring cyclamen
• Summer cyclamen
• Autumn cyclamen

These species can also be cultivated outdoors, but should be provided with winter protection, with their Latin names:

• Cyclamen intaminatum
• Cyclamen cilicon
• Cyclamen mirabile
• Cyclamen parviflorum
• Cyclamen pseudibericum
• Cyclamen repandum
• Cyclamen trochopteranthum

Sensitive people prefer to overwinter

The most well-known species, Cyclamen persicum, is one of the most sensitive species. It is usually also declared as an indoor cyclamen and is not suitable for outside. Only in summer it should be planted / placed in the garden or on the balcony in a shady place.

Cyclamen balearicum, Cyclamen creticum, Cyclamen graecum, Cyclamen repandum, Cyclamen africanum, Cyclamen cyprium, Cyclamen libanoticum, Cyclamen rohlfsianum and Cyclamen somalense. All of these specimens are more suitable for culture in the warm apartment.

They should be brought over the winter as follows:

• quarter in the pot (if necessary place on the balcony and cover with fleece)
• cool place: 12 to 15 ° C
• bright, but not sunny all day
• moderate fertilize
• regularly to water
• Pluck out dead flowers

Protect garden cyclamen in cool regions

Cyclamen that are outdoors such as in the garden should be planted 5 to 7 cm deep in the ground. If the tuber is not covered enough with soil, it will freeze to death in winter. It is also advisable to surround these cyclamen with a protective layer of, for example, compost, leaves, brushwood, fir branches or spruce branches.

Bring cyclamen into your home when they are in bloom

In general, it is advisable to take the cyclamen when they are in bloom or when they are in bloom. from autumn to the house Overwinter pick up. The garden is rarely entered in winter. In the apartment, on the other hand, you can enjoy the cyclamen blossoms all winter long. If the cyclamen stay outside, they usually only bloom in February.

Tips & Tricks

Take a close look when buying cyclamen! Some specimens are grandly declared as 'winter hardy', but can only tolerate a temperature minimum of -5 ° C.