Leopardo Light Neon Pink Florist Cyclamen

Leopardo Light Neon Pink Florist Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum 'Leopardo Light Neon Pink') is a compact flowering tuber, about 40cm tall and wide, with bright lolly pink blooms on firm upright stems above marbled heart shaped leaves. It comes from the Leopardo series, bred to cope with heat and stress better than older florist cyclamen, which suits Australian homes and patios. The flowers arrive in the cooler months.

Why you'll love it

• A clear, bright pink. Light Neon Pink is a vibrant lolly pink that stands out well against the silver marked leaves.
• 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

Bright rooms and entries. Give it a bright spot without hot direct sun, away from heaters, and the flowers keep coming.

Verandah and courtyard pots. A 25cm pot with one plant suits a covered verandah or shaded courtyard, on a table or stand where the flowers sit at eye level.

Front of a shady border. In frost free gardens, plant 40cm apart in dappled shade so the clumps just touch, with the top of each tuber above the soil.

Growing Leopardo Light Neon Pink Florist Cyclamen in Australia

Position and climate. Give it filtered light or part shade in a sheltered position, and bring it in or cover it if the temperature heads below about 5C or frost threatens. Mild coastal and subtropical gardens can grow it outdoors through winter. Leopardo tolerates warmth better than most, but still keep it out of hot afternoon sun.

Soil. Drainage matters most. Pot it in a free draining mix, or plant into loose, compost enriched soil, and keep the top of the tuber above the surface as it sits in the tube. A buried tuber stays wet and rots.

Water and feed. Water lightly but regularly, preferably into the saucer or at the pot rim, and tip away what is left after half an hour. During the flowering season, feed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser made for flowering plants.

Pruning. Beyond removing spent flowers and tired leaves at the base, no cutting back is needed. After flowering the plant rests, usually through summer, so water sparingly until fresh leaves appear.

What to expect when it arrives

Leopardo Light Neon Pink Florist Cyclamen comes as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks of potting. Cyclamen flower in the cooler months, so a summer arrival makes leaf first, and it needs a season to build towards its 40cm size.

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

• All cyclamen colours and series
• Flowering plants for pots and gardens
• Plants for balconies
• How to keep your indoor plants alive

Common questions

Is it safe for pets and children?

No. The tuber is poisonous if eaten. Stand pots well out of reach of dogs, cats and small children, and avoid planting where pets dig.

What is the difference between Leopardo and Mammoth?

Mammoth is bigger, about 60cm tall and wide with larger flowers. Leopardo is a more compact 40cm and is bred for heat and stress resilience, so it suits warmer homes.

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.