Dear All, Jane, Jim S. ; >This is surprising, since I know of gardeners in upstate New York and in >New England who grow multitudes of Cyclamen hederifolium outdoors. I too grow, grew, try both C. hederifolium and C. coum. the later just finished blooming in a couple color forms. They are not what I'd call long term garden standbys, but always iffy. They all have some leaf damage from exposure to cold, wind, sun etc. They get essentially no snow cover and went to -5F this winter. Upstate NY may have consistent snow cover and blanket them in security of 32 degrees. We may have a half dozen around the garden, but I've lost far more. I keep thinking of trying more, but I'd rather buy something more reliable here. I'd call them semi-tender and better in a protected garden site. Squirrels (in hordes) do not seem to bother them any more or less than all the rest of the bulbs and certainly less than crocus. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +