Winfall® Purple Imp. Cyclamen

Winfall® Purple Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum; selection 70084988) is a mounding florist cyclamen with purple flowers, a 6–10 inch height and spread, and bloom in early and mid-spring, fall, and winter. Syngenta lists this exact selection for part sun or part shade and hardiness zone 10a; Cyclamen persicum is frost tender, so protect it from freezing temperatures ([Syngenta](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70084988), [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cyclamen-persicum/)). ## Seasonal display Winfall cyclamen are bred for cool, lower-light autumn and winter production and are also described for outdoor containers, fall landscapes and garden beds. The seller’s flowering schedule is a cultivar display profile; the species’ natural cycle is autumn growth, winter or early-spring bloom, then summer dormancy. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cyclamen-persicum/) describes the species’ frost sensitivity and USDA range. ## Growing setting Choose a bright, cool place with indirect light, or a sheltered outdoor position in a mild climate. A rich, well-drained medium suits the tuber, and the compact size works well in seasonal pots where blooms can be enjoyed close up. ## Maintenance Water when the surface begins to dry, directing water to the pot edge or base so the crown does not stay wet. Remove spent flowers cleanly from their bases; when foliage fades for summer dormancy, reduce watering and resume as new growth appears. [University of Wisconsin Extension](https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/cyclamen/) provides additional seasonal-care guidance.