Bulb · Primulaceae family
ivy-leaved cyclamen
Cyclamen hederifolium
In short a 10-second read
Ivy-leaved cyclamen (bulb) grows to 0.1–0.15 m tall and 0.15–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in part shade, in soil from dry to moist. It flowers in August–September; the flowers are pink or white. Hardy to −29 °C.
× spread 0.15–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in part shade, in soil from dry to moist. Hardy to −29 °C.
Sun
Elsewhere it will grow less well.
Soil and water
dry to moist · watering: little
Soil: humus-rich, loamy
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
August–September · pink or white
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −29 °C
- Evergreen — green in winter too
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does ivy-leaved cyclamen flower?
In August–September; the flowers are pink or white.
Does ivy-leaved cyclamen tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does ivy-leaved cyclamen need?
At maturity 0.15–0.3 m wide and 0.1–0.15 m tall; recommended spacing 27 cm.
Does ivy-leaved cyclamen survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −29 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (15)
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- Bamberger Staudengarten
- Sarastro Stauden, katalóg
- Foerster-Stauden, katalóg
- Bamberger Staudengarten (Strobler), katalóg
- Sarastro Stauden
- RHS Plant Finder (Hardiness, Soil Types)
- Wikidata (CC0) — Cyclamen hederifolium
- RHS - Bulbs: growing guide
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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