Re: Cyclamen was Exceptional Weather Comes to an End

Lynda, the blooms last a couple of weeks if the weather is decent. 
If the flowers are fertilized, the flower stalks then curl (like a
tight wound spring) back to the ground and the seed pods ripen...so
if you see curly stalks, that's normal:-)

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Lynda Young <lyoung@grindertaber.com>
> 
> Bonnie - I planted several this spring in a couple of locations in
part
> shade.  The foliage disappeared at the height of summer but bloom
stalks
> appeared about a month ago which was followed by foliage.  They
have
> been blooming non-stop since and the clump size has noticeably
> increased.  I don't know how long they will continue to bloom since
this
> is my first experience with cyclamen, but I am definitely sold on
these
> little beauties.  Lovely flowers and wonderful foliage that is an
asset
> to my garden.  I will be purchasing more of them.  If they'll grow
for
> me, I would think they would be fine in your part of the state.
> 
> Lynda
> Zone 7 - West TN

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