Cyclamen purpurascens aka Alpine Cyclamen

Cyclamen purpurascens, also known as the Alpine, European, or purple cyclamen, is a tuberous perennial plant in the genus Cyclamen of the Primulaceae family. Native to central Europe, northern Italy, and Slovenia, this evergreen species thrives in deciduous or mixed woodland environments, particularly among beech trees and over limestone, at elevations ranging from 250 to 1,300 meters above sea level. With its variegated leaves, usually patterned with silver, and deep pink flowers, which emit a pleasant fragrance, Cyclamen purpurascens adds beauty to its surroundings. The plant typically grows up to 10 centimeters tall and blooms from summer to autumn, holding onto its leaves throughout the winter. It reproduces through seeds and new leaves, which emerge the following summer. The flowers, which precede or accompany the leaves, boast five upswept petals and range in color from pale rose-pink to purple or rose-carmine. With a width of approximately 2 centimeters, these vibrant flowers measure anywhere from 17 to 25 millimeters in length. Cyclamen purpurascens can also be found in mountainous regions of Romania and western Russia, where it has been introduced.