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red flowering cyclamen plant with variegated foliage growing outdoors

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Cyclamen varieties go to two unlike groups ; hardy cyclamen for growing outside , and more sore types which are typically grown as houseplants in the UK .

When choose a cyclamen variety to grow , it is important to intend about where you would like to develop it and to choose the right option for that location .

red flowering cyclamen plant with variegated leaves growing from mulched ground

Of course , other consideration will also come into play , and one of those things is color .

Cyclamen of the hardy types are ordinarily in shades of pink or blanched , and even those with the ‘ rubrum ’ suffix are ordinarily a deeply pinko rather than a unfeigned red .

However , when it come to indoor - grown Cyclamen purpurascens , there are several which do have truly red flowers .

cyclamen persicum ‘Success Bright Red’ plant with a single red flower and variegated leaves

Here are some red cyclamen that you could moot growing as houseplants in your home , or as bedding works towards the ending of the season with frost protection .

“ Red Cyclamen make a festal statement indoors or out , ” shares Master Horticulturist Colin Skelly .

“ I usually use pots of hardy Cyclamen outside of my front door at Christmas time , which provides a affectionate festive flowered welcome alongside seasonal foliation and berries . ”

red flowerheads from a cyclamen plant growing outside

take note that all cyclamen in this lean should be planted in a sheltered location and will farm to less than 0.5 m in height and spread .

1)C. persicum‘Latinia Scarlet Red’

The Latinia Series of Cyclamen purpurascens is a highly regarded serial of cultivars which come in a range of different hues , let in , for those who sleep together true ruby-red efflorescence , the ‘ Scarlet Red ’ cultivar .

There is also attractive diversification on the leaves .

This series consists of succinct plants with large flowers .

potted Christmas cyclamens with red flowers growing indoors on a table in a row

anthesis is uniform , abundant , and fairly early .

These Cyclamen purpurascens are know for their ease of increment and good performance .

2)C. persicum‘Success Bright Red’

Another trademarked cultivar with the ‘ Outstanding Cyclamen ’ label is ‘ Success Bright Red ’ .

This is another honest red cyclamen variety which can be an fantabulous houseplant for your home .

It is also a part of the Latinia Series .

tall red flowering cyclamen with slightly variegated heart-shaped leaves growing in a terracotta container outside

These plant have marbled , deep gullible foliage which perfectly complement the arresting red bloom .

3)C. persicum‘Verano Red Improved’

The Super Verano Series is another popular series of Cyclamen purpurascens uncommitted in the UK .

‘ Verano Red Improved ’ is the option for those who love dependable red flower .

The flowers on this variety rosiness abundantly above the heart - shaped leaves .

pink-purple flowering cyclamen growing outside in front of a white wall

This series of F1 cyclamen can be grown indoors , or , in the due south , may sometimes be grown outdoors .

This serial was developed to annul the flowering delay caused in other cultivars by gamy temperature .

4)C. persicum‘Rainier Scarlet’

This red - flower Cyclamen purpurascens from the Rainier Series can make an excellent houseplant , bring a cheery splash of red people of color to your home over the gay period and brightening the position up for Christmas .

Kept in a nerveless , brilliant elbow room they should blossom for several weeks and may even be coaxed into efflorescence in subsequent years if cared for correctly .

5)C. persicum‘Sterling Scarlet’

This red cyclamen is in the Sterling Series and is another F1 option with beautiful red flower .

6)C. persicum‘Laser Synchro Wine’

Another offer from the Synchro range , this flower is great for uniformity .

It has medium - sized flowers , flowering early and slimly more vigorously than some other cultivars .

7)C. persicum‘Midori Synchro Scarlet’

This is another early flowering blood-red flowered option from the Synchro range and is a mini Cyclamen purpurascens choice with other flowering which is also good for uniformity .

This variety is suitable for later summer to former autumn production .

8)C. persicum‘SeeWhy Scarlet’

This is another red bloom mini Cyclamen purpurascens for flowering in late summer to fall , with pocket-sized flowers and leaves and a pleasing rotund drug abuse .

It can work out very well for greenhouse cultivation and is the earliest and most consistent in this Cyclamen purpurascens segment .

potted cyclamen plant on a table outside in front of a balcony

bright red cyclamen flowers in close focus