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Cyclamen 'Rainier Scarlet' (Rainier Series) | Houseplant
cyclamen
This compact cyclamen offers vivid scarlet flowers that stand out cleanly above patterned heart-shaped foliage and keep their colour well...
Cyclamen symbolises the empathetic, devoted heart, and was therefore planted beside old monasteries, ribats (Islamic monasteries, a sort of fortress) and churchyards in the countries around the Mediterranean. In Japan the Cyclamen is the holy flower of love
Plant description
Foliage remains attractive through the season, giving a strong contrast that highlights the richness of the red tones. Cyclamen ‘Rainier Scarlet’ performs reliably in cool conditions and provides long-lasting winter colour indoor use or protected garden settings and will arrive in bud or flower during the season.
Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Cyclamen Rainier Scarlet (Rainier Series):
Water your cyclamen when the top of the soil feels dry, watering individual pots from the bottom or around the edges to avoid wetting the crown. Never leave the pot sitting in water to prevent root rot. These plants appreciate higher humidity, so consider placing them on a pebble tray with water.
Cyclamen are sensitive to overwatering, so it's better to slightly underwater than overwater. During the growing season, feed every month with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser.
Gently removing spent flowers and their stems from the base, as well as any yellowing leaves. While the plant can be kept after flowering, it is often best used as a colourful seasonal annual or winter gift as it prefers a period of dormancy during the late spring and summer.
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