{"product_id":"mammoth-red-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-mammoth-red","title":"Mammoth Red Florist Cyclamen - Cyclamen persicum 'Mammoth Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMammoth Red Florist Cyclamen (\u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mammoth Red') is a large, sturdy flowering tuber, about 60cm tall and wide, with big silky flowers in a strong, classic scarlet. Bred for larger plants and larger blooms, it builds a full dome of colour above silver marked leaves through the cooler months, which makes it a bold choice for a big pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic scarlet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong, dramatic red that holds its own against dark foliage and shaded courtyard walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwice the scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mammoth cyclamen are bred for larger, sturdier plants and grow to double the size of the wild species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig flowers on strong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, silky blooms stand firmly upright and gather toward the centre in a full dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbled foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver marked, heart shaped leaves are handsome in their own right between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers bright dappled light or part shade, which is useful in darker corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a flowering feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand it on a bright windowsill or shelf, out of direct sun and away from heaters, and it flowers for much of the cooler season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio, verandah and balcony pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one plant to a pot about 30cm wide, in a sheltered covered spot. Group several for a block of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees and eaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens, plant 60cm apart in the dappled shade under a tree or an eave, with each tuber top above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mammoth Red Florist Cyclamen in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclamen want cool, bright shade: dappled light or part shade, shelter from wind and temperatures above about 5C. Frost ends the season early, so cool temperate and frosty gardens should keep it indoors, while warm gardens can use a shaded verandah. It is a cool season plant, so shelter it from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a light, free draining mix with some compost. Do not bury the tuber: its top should sit just above the soil, exactly as in the tube, so water runs away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly but lightly, at the base or from below rather than over the crown. Feed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants while it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist and pull spent flower stems and yellow leaves away at the base. When flowering ends and the leaves yellow, usually in summer, cut back watering so the tuber can rest, then resume as new leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammoth Red Florist Cyclamen is sold as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on. Expect a small tuber and a tuft of leaves rather than a plant in full bloom, and allow a season to build towards its 60cm size. A summer arrival grows leaves first and flowers as the weather cools.\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 full cyclamen range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eMore indoor 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 safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tuber is poisonous if eaten. Stand pots well out of reach of dogs, cats and small children, and avoid planting where pets dig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get it to flower again next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Mammoth and Leopardo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammoth is bred for larger, sturdier plants and bigger flowers, at about 60cm. Leopardo stays near 40cm and is bred for extra heat resilience, so pick Mammoth for a big pot and Leopardo for a warm, compact spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787205640511,"sku":"CYC-PER-MAMMOT-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mammoth-red-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-mammoth-red.jpg?v=1792152103","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mammoth-red-florist-cyclamen-cyclamen-persicum-mammoth-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}