Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf' is a compact tuberous perennial grown for its striking silver-patterned foliage and bright winter flowers.

The rounded leaves appear from autumn and remain through winter, while vivid pink flowers open above the foliage from early winter into early spring.

• Height: up to 10cm
• Spread: 15–20cm
• Flower colour: bright pink
• Flowering time: early winter to early spring
• Position: partial shade to shade
• Soil: humus-rich, well-drained soil

About Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf'

Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf' forms small rounded tubers that produce neat clumps of decorative foliage.

The leaves are dark green with strong silver markings that often extend close to the edges, creating an attractive pattern through the colder months.

From early winter, small nodding flowers appear above the foliage. The petals curve backwards, giving the blooms the distinctive cyclamen shape.

The plant gradually spreads by seed and tuber growth when planted in suitable conditions.

Synonyms include:

• Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf'
• Cyclamen coum silver leaf

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Cyclamen coum provides seasonal interest for wildlife-friendly gardens.

• Flowers can attract early pollinating insects
• Provides winter nectar sources
• Creates shelter for insects in shaded areas

Plant in woodland areas with other early flowering plants to support pollinators during winter and early spring.

Where to Grow Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf'

• Woodland gardens
• Shaded borders
• Under trees and shrubs
• Rock gardens in light shade
• Naturalised garden areas

The plants look most effective when allowed to spread naturally beneath deciduous trees.

Planting Tips

• Plant tubers in late summer or autumn.
• Choose a partially shaded or shaded position.
• Plant tubers with the top just at soil level.
• Use humus-rich soil with good drainage.
• Space tubers about 10–15cm apart.

Allow fallen leaves to remain around the plants to improve soil structure and mimic woodland conditions.

Why Grow Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf'

• Decorative silver-patterned foliage
• Bright winter flowers
• Compact plant for shaded gardens
• Ideal for woodland planting
• Provides colour in the colder months

If you want winter interest in shaded garden areas, Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf' provides attractive foliage and bright flowers during the colder season.