Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Cyclamen repandum Auct. ex Knuth

Cormous perennial with soft, caudate and wavy-edged leaves, flowers bright carmine with a deeper throat.  [RHSD, Hortus]. 

Horticultural & Botanical History

‘This pleasing little plant is a native of Greece, and is said to have been introduced in 1816.  It produces its flowers in the month of May: they last a considerable time, and will occasionally bear ripe seed.’  [LBC no.1942/1833]. 

History at Camden Park

Desideratum to Loddiges, 6th January 1845 [MP A2933-2, p.28].  Not listed in any subsequent catalogue. 

Notes

Published Jan 18, 2009 - 04:55 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 05:35 PM

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The image shows the heart-shaped leaves and deep pink, red-shaded, reflexed flowers. Loddiges Botanical Cabinet no.1942, 1833.

Cyclamen repandum Auct. ex Knuth | LBC no.1942/1833 | RBGS

Family Primulaceae
Category
Region of origin

France to Greece
Synonyms
  • Cyclamen balearicum Willk. 
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Cyclamen repandum 
Confidence level high