Cyclamen persicum

The flowers are white or pink. The base of the petals is dark pink/magenta. The flowers tend downwards and the petals rise upwards. The leaves of the plant have a characteristic pattern of spots.
 Cyclamen persicum represented Israel as the national flower of the State of Israel.
 Flowering height: 15-25 cm
 primrose blooms: during winter and spring.

Growing recommendations:
Light: Full sun / Half shade
Planting season: Autumn / Early winter
Planting space: 10 - 15 CM
Planting depth: 3  CM
Bloom season: Feb - March

General recommendations for planting and growing:
Planting: Suitable for planting in rock crevices, rockery,  under shading trees / bushes and open areas.
How to plant: Place the bulbs at more or less the recommended depth, cover and press slightly on top.
Watering:  After planting, water one time to full capacity of the soil/media but later on water mildly to avoid water excess. During flowering increase watering moderately. Keep moist but not damp. For about one month after flowering reduce watering as the leaves start dry up.