Few blooms say winter or the holiday’s to me, then Cyclamen. They are part of the Primrose family and native to the eastern Mediterranean climate. Cyclamen naturally bloom in the fall, winter, and spring when the weather turns cool and damp. During the hot, dry summers, Cyclamen become dormant; their foliage yellows and dies back and the plants show no signs of growth. They store energy for the next flowering season in their round tubers. Today, new cultivation methods and varieties offer longer-lasting, hardier and more regular flowering and in a wide range of colors. The plant looks delicate, but cool-weather Cyclamen are actually tough soldiers on the planting fields. So, stand attention when you see one.
Published by Amy on: Dec 8, 2015
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