Planting Hardy Cyclamen Tubers: Timing, Soil Moisture, and Identifying Emergence

Hardy Cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium) Establishment

Planted in May (zone 6), your tubers should emerge soon. Key points:

• Stop watering – they prefer dry soil, especially in summer dormancy.
• Emergence: Brownish, hairy stems appear first, followed by marbled green leaves.
• Do not disturb – mark the spot to avoid accidental weeding.

Flowers appear in fall (pink/white). Mulch lightly with leaf mold in winter.