Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen

Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum 'Leopardo Cream White') is a compact flowering tuber, about 40cm tall and wide, with warm, pure white flowers that hold their shape on strong upright stems. The Leopardo series is bred to cope with heat and stress, which makes it a sound white cyclamen for Australian homes and patios. It flowers through the cooler months.

Why you'll love it

• Clean, warm white. Cream White is an elegant pure white with a warm tone and the look of an orchid, which suits modern interiors and shaded courtyards.
• Tougher than older types. Bred for heat and stress resilience, Leopardo suits homes and patios that swing between warm and cool.
• Sturdy upright flowers. Big blooms sit on strong stems gathered toward the middle, so the display stays tidy rather than flopping.
• Marbled foliage. Dark green, heart shaped leaves marked with silver and flushed pink underneath look good between flushes.
• A shade lover. It wants bright dappled light or part shade, a position few flowering plants enjoy.

Where it works best

Indoors on a cool, bright sill. Cyclamen like light without heat. A sill, shelf or hallway table with bright, indirect light suits it, away from heaters and midday sun.

Containers outdoors. Plant one to a 25cm pot and stand it on a shaded verandah or balcony, sheltered from wind and frost.

Sheltered garden beds. Where winters are mild, plant 40cm apart at the front of a shaded bed or under a verandah eave.

Growing Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen in Australia

Position and climate. Choose a bright, shaded, sheltered spot and protect it from any frost, since it grows best above about 5C. In the south and frosty inland areas, treat it as an indoor or covered patio plant. Leopardo tolerates warmth better than most, but still keep it out of hot afternoon sun.

Soil. Use a free draining potting mix, or loose, humus rich soil in a bed. Plant with the top of the tuber showing above the surface, as it sits in the tube, because a buried tuber is the commonest cause of rot.

Water and feed. Little and often is the rule: water lightly and regularly, keeping the crown and stems dry. Give a liquid flowering plant feed every fortnight through the flowering season.

Pruning. Remove old flowers and yellow leaves by twisting them off at the base. Once flowering finishes and the leaves yellow, reduce watering and let the plant rest through summer, then resume when fresh growth starts.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Leopardo Cream White Florist Cyclamen as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small tuber with a tuft of leaves and bulks up over a season towards its 40cm size. It flowers in the cooler months, so a plant arriving in warm weather makes leaf first.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse our full cyclamen range
• More indoor flowering plants
• Plants for partial shade
• Indoor plant tips for beginners

Common questions

Is it safe for pets and children?

No. The tuber is poisonous if eaten, so keep the plant away from dogs, cats and small children, and place pots out of reach.

How do I get it to flower again next year?

Let it rest through its dormant period, usually summer, then restart watering when new leaves appear in autumn. Repot into fresh mix with the tuber top above the soil, and resume fortnightly feeding once it flowers.

Will it cope with Australian heat?

Better than most. Leopardo is bred for extra heat and stress resilience, so it manages warm rooms and mild days well. It is still a cool season plant, so keep it out of hot afternoon sun and expect it to rest in summer.