Cyclamen in cold climates
James Waddick (Tue, 08 Apr 2003 16:05:32 PDT)

Dear All, Jane, Jim S. ;

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.

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Zone 5 Record low -23F
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