{"product_id":"dragon-blue-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-dragon-blue","title":"Dragon Blue Florist Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Dragon Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon Blue Florist Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dragon Blue') is a compact cyclamen with upright stems of long, satin-petalled flowers in an unusual lilac-purple. It forms a rounded clump about 40cm tall and wide of heart-shaped dark green leaves marked with silver. Its breeders bill it as the first blue F1 cyclamen, though the colour is really a vivid lilac-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen usually flower in white, pink and red. Dragon Blue arrives in a vivid lilac-purple that stands out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart-shaped dark green leaves marked with silver, and pink on the reverse, look good even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems carry long satin petals through the cooler months, when colour is welcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm tall and wide it fits pots, window sills and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as indoor decor, as potted colour or in patio pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots and indoor colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot in bright dappled light, on a verandah or beside a bright window, gives the best display. Use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront of a shaded border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a sheltered spot with part shade, where the purple blooms and silver leaves stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and tidy, it dresses a sheltered balcony or courtyard through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dragon Blue Florist Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright dappled light or part shade, in a sheltered location. Cyclamen come from rocky hillsides and shady woods across Greece, Turkey, the Middle East and northern Africa, so they like cool, bright conditions. Protect them from frost and grow them where temperatures stay above 5C, which means a sheltered garden spot in mild climates and a bright position indoors elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant so the top of the tuber shows above the soil surface, as it does in the tube. Use a free-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly but lightly, and feed fortnightly during the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed beyond removing spent flower stems and yellowed leaves. Cyclamen grow from tubers and usually go dormant for part of the year, often summer, when they are not flowering. Once the leaves start to yellow or flowering has finished, reduce watering so the plant can dry off and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dragon Blue Florist Cyclamen as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it is not always on hand. A sold out tube means the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small plant with the top of the tuber at the surface, ready to pot up in bright dappled light and flower in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cyclamen\"\u003eBrowse our cyclamen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot true sky blue. It is a lilac-purple, though a vivid and unusual one, and photographs struggle to capture it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclamen usually go dormant for part of the year, often summer. Once the leaves yellow or flowering finishes, reduce watering so the tuber can dry off and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is poisonous if eaten, so keep the plant away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790295892287,"sku":"CYC-PER-DRAGON-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dragon-blue-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-dragon-blue.jpg?v=1792198268","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dragon-blue-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-dragon-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}