Cyclamen have been playing a decorative role inside for a long, long time. Now, they do not hesitate to take their place outside on the balcony, terrace or even in bedding schemes. The innovations made in the Morel assortment have resulted in plants which are more compact, more resistant and more intense in colour. Metis®, Tianis®, Premium and Latinia® show their vitality and fantasy in the autumn and winter garden. Thanks to the large choice of ranges, cyclamen have become an ideal bedding plant for a season which is poor in colours. For more than 50 years, whole beddings of cyclamen have been planted in the green spaces of the Mediterranean cities. Today, this practice is extended up to the climates of type Northern Europe, where cyclamen remain magnificent at least from September till November - December, supporting the first frosts well. Cannes - LATINIA® Bright red Rotterdam - METIS® London San Francisco METIS® LATINIA® l 2 The Tianis® range, midi cyclamen with medium sized flowers, is suitable for all kinds of displays on the terrace, patio, balcony and other outdoor living spaces. The plain colours with straight petals mix well with fancy varieties such as FANTASIA or VICTORIA. These two-coloured and contrasted genetic inno- vations add a particularly modern dimension to terraces. LATINIA® FANTASIA Deep magenta TIANIS® San Francisco LATINIA® PREMIUM Salmon with eye l 3 TIANIS® Neon Rose It is easy to fill all types of planters, window boxes, flower pots and containers, thanks to the large choice of cyclamen plant sizes. The large variety of existing colours makes it possible to create all kind of combinations. You can experiment with compositions in the same colour or shade, mix contrasting colours, or combine two-coloured fancy varieties with varieties of the dominant colour. For example: a Magenta or White with a FANTASIA Magenta, (two-colored magenta and white), or a Purple with a VICTORIA, which is purple and white. Whether they are of one pure and intense co- lour, or imaginative and original with Fantasia, Victoria, flamed or edged types, the colourful cyclamen will illuminate dull days. METIS® l 4 Be creative and innovative by using colourful Morel cyclamen in hanging baskets. The flowers will grow upright towards the light 2 days after planting and follow the cascading look of the basket. In combination with other plants with different form and volume they will give your terrace, balcony, conservatory or patio an aerial and artistic touch. You can make the same kind of stunning compositions in window boxes or wall planters. Put together the most beautiful hanging baskets by following the four steps below: METIS® Pure white and Purple l 5 Choose HALIOS® Mainly for indoors. The ideal gift plant. How to choose the best Morel cyclamen for each outdoor use? Choose METIS® Choose TIANIS® for the miniature effect in close-by for an eye-catching effect, to make beddings, ideal in window boxes, beddings more visible, used as single hanging baskets, in association with plant or in combination with others. other plants. Perfect in planters, fl ower boxes or For astonishing creations go for the fancy varieties like hanging baskets. Metis® VICTORIA (2 colours available), or Me- For a fl ashy and fancy effect, TIANIS® has in its range tis® VICTORIA mixed with Metis® Purple or Metis® FANTASIA varieties with contrasting two-coloured Magenta. Another option is a mix of 3 Metis® varieties fl owers. The deeper colour in the centre of the fl ower with silverleaf: Magenta, Persian Rose and Light purple. is accentuated by a large white rim. This gives a luminous effect to the displays which become s more visible even at twilight or in shaded places. Choose PREMIUM Choose LATINIA® for their rich bunch of medium-sized for their large fl owers, the central fl owers, ideal for beddings a bit fur- fl owering, and the amount of fl owers. ther away. The variety cities like best, For beddings with great impact or those which can be admired in city parks. which are visible from a distance, Very suitable also for large planters .This range contains away from path ways. a remarkable red variety, a flamed mix with Suitable also for extra-large planters and boxes. intense coloured fl owers with a small white rim, and Take advantage of the rich standard colours of the the popular Salmon fl ame variety, known for its nice range, or the original and trendy contrast of the perfume. FANTASIA varieties. Good to know : Sustainable development: Today, we seek to fl ower the garden but to use water as little as possible. Drought tolerant plants, or plants that need little water, are the most The FANTASIA varieties guarantee a long popular. By using cyclamen to embellish your shelf life of the plant and long-lasting garden, you respect the commitment of protecting fl owers. These varieties are also less sensitive the environment and natural resources because to botrytis (spots on light coloured petals). this plant does not need much water. And at the same time you bring colour and diversity among the drought tolerant plants. With our label ‘Garden cyclamen,’ ‘Victoria‘,‘Fantasia‘ you can make the special varieties more distinguishable for the consumers. l 6 Cyclamen: indoor or outdoor plant? Not everybody knows this, but cyclamen are also excellent outdoor plants in milder climates. Originally, they come from the undergrowth where they appreciate the coolness. But obviously you may still keep them inside, provided you place them in a room where the temperature does not exceed 20°C / 68°F. They will flourish in your garden, terrace, balcony from September through at least December, and much longer in favorable climatic conditions. In this case, the cyclamen will stop flowering by themselves in early spring. Good to know : • Choose the right spot: under cover, or in the vicinity • When the surface is dry, water your cyclamen shortly of trees or a wall to avoid the wind and heavy rains. but regularly, preferably in the morning. Remove the The best orientation is Southeast or Southwest (avoid old or damaged flowers and stems every 2-3 weeks; South in southern countries, and North in the they will be replaced by new ones. northern ones!) . • Our varieties do not tolerate severe and repetitive • Place slow release fertilizer in the ground and water frosts, but they are bred especially to withstand occa- the soil the day before planting. Make a mount to avoid sionally low temperatures up to -5°C / 23°F. stagnant water around the roots. • Plant the cyclamen around mid-October in the South, and from mid-August in the North. They will flower until January, even March/April depending on their location and geographical zone. • Water if possible on the soil under the foliage and www.cyclamen.com not all over the plant. l 7 For more than 50 years our varieties have been especially selected for their vigour and robustness. They have gained real outdoor resistance and can withstand stressful conditions. Metis®, Tianis®, Premium and Latinia® are tested in particular each year from October till March for their durability in bedding schemes outside. The climatic conditions can be very hard: temperatures till -7°C / 19°F at night, strong wind, torrential rain and even snow sometimes! Professional trials in November. Morel Diffusion SAS, social capital 600 000 €. 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