Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Unknown
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
DIERVILLA lonicera
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
In Hindi
Sikalemen
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
In German
Zyklamen
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
In French
Cyclamen
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
In Spanish
Ciclamen
Bush madreselva
Planta
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Cíclame
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
In Polish
Cyklamen
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Primulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclamineae
Diervilleae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Bush Honeysuckle season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Cyclamen and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
