Appearance
The plant grows in a mound, 10 cm tall and broad. The leaves are heart-shaped or oval and green, often patterned with silver. The flowers bloom in autumn and have 5 sepals and 5 upswept petals, white to rose-pink with magenta markings on the nose. They are fragrant.''C. cilicium'' is hardy down to −5 °C , so is best grown in a warm or coastal location. Like many hardy cyclamens, it requires sharp drainage and a hot, dry summer. If this cannot be provided, a controlled environment under glass may be preferable. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit .
Naming
The species name ''cilicium'' is the adjective of Cilicia, an ancient name of a region of southeast Turkey.References:
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