Cyclamen corsicum
Primulaceae
Grown by Wayne Roderick, Orinda
The flowers shown were quite small c. 7/8," and quite fragrant. This is one of several taxa from the shores and islands of the Mediterranean. All bloom in winter and require dry summers. While Cyclamen hederaceum (formerly neopolitanum) will tolerate summer moisture, this other species will rot.
Cyclamen coum
Primulaceae
Grown by Wayne Roderick, Orinda
This cyclamen has unmarked leaves and tight dark pink to magenta flowers in winter. The is also a white form. Extremely hardy as it comes from the Causacus it can tolerate temperatures to O° F.
Cyclamen persicum
Primulaceae
Grown by Wayne Roderick.
This is the main ancestor of the "Florist's Cyclamen". A flower of the wild form was shown; a uniform light pink flower of c. 1.25". Some forms of the species are deliciously fragrant.
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