{"product_id":"cyclamen-verona-purple-9cm-pot","title":"Cyclamen Verona Purple 9cm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyclamen persicum 'Verona Purple' is a captivating florist's cyclamen, bearing rich, velvety purple blooms held gracefully above a rosette of beautifully marbled, silver-patterned foliage. A perennial favourite for bringing sophisticated colour to the home through the cooler months, this compact and free-flowering cyclamen makes an elegant addition to windowsills, shelves, and seasonal container displays alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHabit \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and abundantly flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Verona Purple' produces a continuous succession of swept-back, butterfly-like blooms in a deep, sumptuous purple — a shade that brings real richness and drama to indoor displays. The nodding flowers are carried on slender, upright stems above a neat mound of heart-shaped, dark green leaves intricately marked with silver and pewter patterning. The foliage alone is highly ornamental, remaining attractive long after individual blooms have finished, making this a plant that earns its place even between flushes of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Verona Purple' thrives in bright, indirect light in a cool indoor setting. A well-lit windowsill away from direct harsh sunlight is ideal. Like all \u003cem\u003eCyclamen persicum\u003c\/em\u003e, it performs best in cool temperatures — between 10–18°C — and strongly dislikes the warmth of central heating. Placing it near radiators or heat sources will shorten its display considerably; a cool hallway, porch, or unheated but frost-free room will keep it flowering for far longer. During mild spells it can be enjoyed outdoors in a sheltered, shaded spot, but must always be brought inside before any risk of frost, as it is not frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a free-draining, peat-free compost and ensure the pot has adequate drainage. The corm should sit slightly proud of the compost surface rather than being buried. Waterlogged conditions must be avoided, as excess moisture around the crown and corm quickly leads to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater with care,\u003c\/strong\u003e keeping the compost consistently moist but never saturated. The best approach is to water from below — stand the pot in a shallow tray of water for around 30 minutes, then allow it to drain completely before returning it to its position. This avoids wetting the corm and crown, which are vulnerable to rotting if kept damp. Allow the compost surface to dry slightly between waterings. Feed every two to three weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser while the plant is actively growing and in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadhead spent blooms and remove yellowing leaves promptly\u003c\/strong\u003e by gently twisting and pulling each stem cleanly away from the base — do not cut, as stumps left behind can rot and spread to the corm. Regular deadheading encourages the plant to produce a steady succession of fresh flowers throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAfter Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce blooming comes to a close in late spring,\u003c\/strong\u003e gradually reduce watering to allow 'Verona Purple' to enter its natural summer dormancy. Store the corm in its pot in a cool, dry place over the summer months. In early autumn, repot into fresh compost, resume careful watering, and return the plant to a cool, bright position — it should reward you with a fresh flush of growth and flowers as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57600760283462,"sku":"174248","price":2.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Cyclamen-Verona-Red-9cm-Pot_173819_2026-09-11_800x800_fbd3c15f-c383-4241-b9e6-ed96217c77b6.jpg?v=1792048067","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/cyclamen-verona-purple-9cm-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}