{"product_id":"ja-cyclamen-coum-maurice-dryden","title":"Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden' Tubers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'Maurice Dryden'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly attractive hardy cyclamen, prized for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epure white winter flowers and beautifully patterned silver-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compact and long-lived, it is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shady borders and planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded, heart-shaped leaves form a low carpet close to the ground, with broad areas of silvery colouring surrounded and divided by contrasting green markings. From \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant white flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems, often displaying a subtle pink or magenta flush around the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maurice Dryden'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy tuberous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, often with a small pinkish marking at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and green patterned leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e January-March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10-15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, fertile and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland gardens, beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, shady borders, rock gardens and naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Maurice Dryden' is a distinctive selection of \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the best Cyclamen species for growing outdoors in the UK. While its delicate white flowers are beautiful, the \u003cstrong\u003estrongly marked foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this cultivar especially desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are broadly rounded to heart-shaped and combine pale silver with darker green areas, creating a highly ornamental pattern. Their low growth makes an attractive ground-level display throughout the plant's winter growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Flowers in the Winter Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from around \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary through to March\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Maurice Dryden' provides welcome colour during one of the quietest periods in the garden. The flowers have the characteristic swept-back petals of Cyclamen and are carried just above the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean white flowers contrast particularly well with the silver-green foliage. Try combining them with snowdrops, hellebores and other early-flowering woodland plants for a succession of winter and early spring interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant Cyclamen Maurice Dryden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in \u003cstrong\u003epartial or dappled shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beneath deciduous trees and shrubs is particularly suitable, where plants receive plenty of winter light before the overhead canopy develops in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil should be humus-rich but well drained. Leaf mould and other well-rotted organic matter can be incorporated to create woodland-style growing conditions. Avoid sites that remain persistently waterlogged, especially while the tuber is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Cyclamen coum Tubers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the tubers relatively shallowly, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2-3cm of soil above them\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a natural woodland effect, arrange several tubers in informal groups rather than straight rows, allowing around 10-15cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e generally performs best when left undisturbed. Over time, plants can become increasingly floriferous and may produce seedlings around established clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maurice Dryden' is exceptionally compact, reaching only around \u003cstrong\u003e5-7cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. An established plant typically develops a \u003cstrong\u003espread of approximately 10-15cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, although colonies can eventually cover a much larger area where seedlings are allowed to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Growth and Summer Dormancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Maurice Dryden' grows during the cooler part of the year. Its patterned leaves develop around autumn and winter, followed by flowers from January onwards. As spring progresses and temperatures rise, the foliage eventually yellows and disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the plant's normal \u003cstrong\u003esummer dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tuber remains safely underground before producing fresh growth as conditions become cooler again. Avoid watering dormant plants excessively during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturalising Cyclamen Maurice Dryden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly effective when planted in groups and allowed to naturalise. A lightly shaded position beneath mature deciduous trees, shrubs or hedges can provide excellent conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants may produce seed and gradually develop into larger colonies. Avoid excessive tidying or cultivation around the plants if you want seedlings to establish naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Maurice Dryden' can also be grown successfully in containers. Its intricate foliage makes it especially attractive in shallow pots and troughs where the leaves can be appreciated at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a humus-rich but freely draining compost and position the container in partial shade. Ensure pots drain freely during periods of prolonged winter rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe winter and early spring flowering period makes \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e useful to \u003cstrong\u003epollinating insects active during mild weather\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its flowers can contribute nectar and pollen at a time when relatively few other garden plants are blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant white winter flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive silver and green patterned foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers from January to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and well suited to UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact height of only 5-7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal beneath deciduous trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent companion for snowdrops and hellebores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be grown in pots and troughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides valuable winter foliage as well as flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does Cyclamen 'Maurice Dryden' flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt normally flowers from January to March, bringing colour to the garden during winter and early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Cyclamen Maurice Dryden grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a very compact plant, typically reaching around 5-7cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the spread of Cyclamen Maurice Dryden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn established plant will typically spread around 10-15cm. Over time, seedlings can develop around mature plants and create a wider colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden' hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e is a hardy species well suited to outdoor cultivation in the UK when grown in reasonably well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPartial or dappled shade beneath deciduous trees and shrubs is ideal. It also works well towards the front of shady borders and in woodland-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my Cyclamen disappear in summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is normal. \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e is summer dormant, so its foliage naturally dies away as temperatures rise. The tuber remains underground and produces fresh growth later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Cyclamen Maurice Dryden naturalise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. In favourable conditions, plants can produce seedlings and gradually develop into attractive colonies. Leave the surrounding soil relatively undisturbed to encourage naturalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp white flowers and beautifully patterned silver-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maurice Dryden' provides interest throughout the winter growing season. 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