Cyclamen Society, The
Description
What are Cyclamen?
Cyclamen are a genus of plants containing 20 species, which are part of the family of Primulaceae, the Primrose family. In the wild, their distribution is centred on the mediterranean, being natives of parts of Europe, western Asia and parts of North Africa. They are tuberous plants and have no obvious affinity with Primroses, although they do resemble the North American Dodecatheon in having reflexed petals.
Their habitats range from Fagus (Beech) woodland, through scrub and rocky areas, to alpine meadows where they flower in snow meltwater.
The genus is notable for the fact that although it is small, there are species which flower in every month of the year.
The genus also provides florists plants in the form of cultivars based on Cyclamen persicum. These are generally winter and spring flowering plants which are available in a wide range of colours.
What is the Cyclamen Society?
The Cyclamen Society exists to encourage cultivation and conservation, and to disseminate and extend knowledge of the genus Cyclamen and its species, forms and cultivars. It combines scientific study with all the activities of a society for enthusiasts who cultivate the plants.
The Society was formed in England in January 1977 and now has over 1600 members. Although it is based in the United Kingdom, it has a world-wide membership with nearly 20% from outside the UK, spread across Europe (9.7%), North America (5%), South America, South Africa, Australia (2.7%), New Zealand (1%), China, Japan (2.8%) and the countries of the former USSR.
The Cyclamen Society has no full time staff and like most similar organisations is run by volunteers. It is therefore important that correspondence is addressed to the correct officer or committee in order to save time and minimise the unnecessary involvement of others. Please also have patience and respect the fact that as there are no full time staff, the person you are trying to contact may be away or busy, but will reply as soon as they can.
If you would like to to join, you should complete and print out the Membership Application Form and send it together with your annual subscription (dues) to the Membership Secretary:
‘Little Orchard’,
Church Road,
West Kingsdown,
Kent. TN15 6LG
United Kingdom.
Email: [email protected]
Honorary Secretary:- Martyn Denney [email protected]
Chairman of the Committee:- Melvyn Jope [email protected]
President:- Peter Moore [email protected]
Chairman of the Research & Exploration Sub-committee:- Martyn Denney [email protected]
The Keeper of the Society’s Herbarium:- Chris Clennett [email protected]
The Registrar:- Trevor Wiltshire [email protected]
Editor of the Journal:- Chris Clennett [email protected]
Show Secretary:- Pat Nicholls [email protected]
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