Cyclamen patio - red

Understanding Your Cyclamen Patio – Red

The Cyclamen Patio – Red is a vibrant, long-flowering plant that brings bold colour to outdoor displays throughout the cooler months. Its striking scarlet blooms, paired with elegant marbled foliage, make it a perfect choice for autumn and winter containers, window boxes, and sheltered borders.

Native to the Mediterranean, cyclamens are known for their ability to thrive in cool temperatures and add life to gardens when most other plants are fading. The patio varieties are bred for outdoor performance — they’re tougher than indoor cyclamens, with thicker leaves, strong flower stems, and excellent weather resistance. Whether displayed on the patio, by the front door, or in mixed seasonal pots, Cyclamen Patio – Red will provide continuous bursts of colour right through autumn and well into winter.

Key Features

• Rich red flowers that stand out beautifully in low winter light

• Long flowering period, from early autumn to late winter

• Compact and hardy variety designed for outdoor use

• Attractive marbled heart-shaped leaves for extra interest

• Ideal for containers, window boxes, and front-door planters

Planting and Positioning

Cyclamen Patio – Red thrives when planted in cool, bright conditions with good airflow. It’s designed to perform beautifully outdoors but appreciates some protection from extreme weather.

Choosing the Right Spot

• Best suited for part-shade to bright, indirect light — avoid harsh midday sun.

• Perfect for patios, entrances, containers, and sheltered beds.

• Avoid placing directly under dripping gutters or in areas prone to waterlogging.

Soil and Compost

• Use well-draining, rich compost — a blend of multipurpose compost and grit or perlite works best.

• Ensure containers have drainage holes to prevent standing water.

• For ground planting, improve heavy soil with organic matter or sand to enhance drainage.

Planting Steps

1. Gently remove the plant from its pot, being careful not to damage the roots or corm.

2. Place it in a hole or container so that the top of the corm is just visible above the soil line — never bury it deeply.

3. Space plants about 15–20 cm apart for full, even coverage.

4. Firm in lightly and water well after planting, allowing excess moisture to drain away.

Companion Plants

• Pairs beautifully with ivies, heathers, violas, primroses, or ornamental grasses.

• Combine with white or pink cyclamens for a stunning contrast in winter arrangements.

Care and Maintenance

Cyclamen Patio – Red requires minimal attention once established, rewarding regular care with months of vibrant colour.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

• Water from below or at the soil level to avoid splashing the leaves and flowers.

• Reduce watering slightly during extended cold or wet periods.

Feeding

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with a half-strength liquid fertiliser for flowering plants.

• Stop feeding when the plant naturally begins to fade at the end of winter.

Deadheading and Tidying

• Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves by twisting the stem gently at the base and pulling it cleanly away.

• Regular deadheading encourages fresh blooms and keeps the plant tidy.

• Brush away fallen petals or leaves to prevent mould forming on the soil surface.

Overwintering

• Cyclamen Patio – Red will flower best through autumn and winter, then rest as temperatures rise.

• Once flowering ends, allow the plant to dry out gradually; store the corm in a cool, dry place until autumn replanting.

• In mild areas, established plants may survive outdoors and re-sprout the following year.

With its rich red flowers and glossy, marbled leaves, the Cyclamen Patio – Red brings warmth, vibrancy, and elegance to winter gardens. It’s a reliable, fuss-free choice for adding colour to doorsteps, patios, and outdoor displays when most plants are dormant — a true winter star that shines through the coldest months.

• Size
  P10.5

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