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Convolvulus cneorum / 2L / 35Cm
Convolvulus cneorum
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Silky silver-grey evergreen foliage
- White and pink funnel-shaped flowers from May to late summer
- Compact, bushy and spreading habit
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Ideal for borders, containers, rockeries and coastal gardens
Overview
Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as silverbush or shrubby bindweed, is an attractive evergreen, dwarf, mounding shrub holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. It features distinctive silky silver-grey leaves and delicate white funnel-shaped flowers that open from charming pink buds from May through to late summer. With its moderate growth rate and compact, bushy habit reaching a mature height and spread of 50cm, it brings year-round structure and prolonged colour to sunny, sheltered gardens.
Why We Love It
- Silky silver-grey foliage provides stunning year-round colour and structure.
- Long-flowering period featuring white and pink blooms from May to September.
- Compact dwarf habit is perfectly suited for small gardens, containers and patios.
- Thrives in coastal positions and dry, free-draining conditions.
- Easy to care for and wonderfully reliable in the right sunny spot.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Convolvulus cneorum |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | White, pink, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to September |
| Foliage Colour | White, green, and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, rounded, and spreading |
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (hardy down to -10°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position with a south-facing or west-facing aspect. Requires a sheltered or coastal location. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in chalk, loam, or sand soils that are free-draining or well-drained. |
| Moisture & Watering | Has low water needs, thriving in dry to moderately-dry moisture conditions. Sensitive to winter wet. |
| Pruning | Prune during July or August. |
| Winter Protection | Best grown in a sheltered location with protection from harsh winter wet and severe weather. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Containers
- Rockeries
- Gravel gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Small gardens
- Courtyards
- Patios
Good to Know
- Enjoys pollinator support when in flower.
- Highly tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.
- Requires sharply drained soil and dislikes sitting in winter wet.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2L potted plant |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 35Cm |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Native Status | Non-native |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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