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Convolvulus cneorum / Square Pot / 2L
Convolvulus cneorum
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Silky, shimmering silver-grey evergreen foliage
- Pristine white funnel-shaped flowers with golden-yellow throats
- Long-flowering display from late spring to summer
- Compact, bushy and rounded growth habit
- Drought and coastal tolerant once established
- Ideal for sunny borders, rockeries and patio containers
Overview
Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as Silverbush, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its silky, shimmering silver-grey foliage that provides year-round structure and lustre in the garden. From late spring through summer, soft pink buds open into pristine, white funnel-shaped flowers with golden-yellow throats, creating a striking contrast against the metallic leaves. Reaching a mature height and spread of 50cm, this low-growing shrub forms a neat, rounded mound that thrives in hot, sunny positions.
Why We Love It
- Soft, lance-shaped silver leaves offer continuous architectural interest all year round.
- Delicate pink buds open to bright white funnel flowers that provide wonderful seasonal colour.
- Compact habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces, rockeries and patio containers.
- Thrives in hot, sunny positions, gravel gardens and coastal locations once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Convolvulus cneorum |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | White, green, and multicolour |
| Flower Colour | White, pink, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded, and spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-10°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in a south or west-facing, sheltered or coastal position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in chalk, loam, or sand soils with free-draining or well-drained drainage. |
| Watering | Low water need. Prefers dry to moderately dry soil conditions and dislikes winter wet. |
| Pruning | Prune lightly in July or August following Group 8 guidelines to maintain a neat shape. |
| Winter Care | Provide a sheltered location to protect from harsh winter moisture and cold winds. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers and patios
- Rockeries
- Gravel gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Small gardens and courtyards
Good to Know
- Features lovely silvery evergreen foliage for year-round structure.
- Highly tolerant of drought and coastal conditions once established.
- Attracts pollinators to the garden during its long flowering season.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2L Square Pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Native Status | Non-native |
Size, material & use
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- Shrub
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