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Posted by: Pippa Greenwood, 13 December 2007, 08.51AM
There are some things always guaranteed to bring about a heated discussion. At one end of the spectrum are religion, the education system and global warming (not necessarily in that order of importance) and at the other end is, amongst other topics, winter hardiness.
In particular, what should be sold as a suitable ingredient for a winter container or bedding display and what should not? Take the cyclamen. Often for sale at this time of year as a small potted plant, it's generally labelled 'winter cyclamen' or 'winter hardy cyclamen' or something similar. With its classic, dark green foliage richly patterned with silvery white decorations and stunning flowers, it certainly holds a lot of appeal.
But how hardy are they? Although I live in the south, my hill top house gets its fair share of miserable weather. This year I have succumbed yet again to the charms of the cyclamen. I find they do well in a container fairly close to the house; sometimes they even perform for a second year.
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15 December 2007, 06.38PM
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18 January 2008, 12.38AM
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17 April 2008, 02.11PM
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