Calystegia silvatica (Great bindweed)

Other names: Hellweed, Large bindweed, Lady-jump-out-of-bed, Woodbine

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Species

C. silvatica is a vigorous, climbing weed which entwines its way up, smothering other plants. It has arrow shaped leaves and large white funnel-shaped flowers.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
3 m	1 m	5-10 years
9 ft	3 ft	5-10 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

3 m

1 m

5-10 years

9 ft

3 ft

5-10 years

Where to grow

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

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Cultivation

Take immediate action to contol and prevent spread. This weed has deep roots extending as far as 10 m deep into the soil. It is a serious weed which can regrow from even the smallest fragment.

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Climbing, Spreading

Native to

Southern Europe

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Sap can cause skin irritation

Plant care

Pruning

Avoid letting plants flower, as one flower can produce as much as 500 seeds.

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Dig out all traces of weed root

Sheet mulch (advanced)

Prevent seed bearing flowers from forming

Dig a physical barrier to prevent weed spead

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Calystegia silvatica Great bindweed

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emreddragon

1077 0

Thanks Alistair. I am trying to pull it as it is growing new shoots now, but will apply some gylphosate if any of it gets past me!

thanks again.

Posted: Sunday 18th of April 2010 11:37 PM Last reply: Sunday 18th of April 2010 11:37 PM

In answer to your question, as long as you have not got gylphosate directly on the surrounding plants on application, there is no lasting toxic affects from this weedkiller as it is biologically neutralised by the soil.

Bindweed is also an indicator of high potassium levels in your soil.

from 'The Fertile Earth Consultancy' (see details under 'professionals/consultants)

Posted: Sunday 11th of April 2010 07:47 PM Last reply: Sunday 11th of April 2010 07:47 PM

Calystegia silvatica - Bindweed

emreddragon

1077 1

I have bindweed growing through my hedge and its spreading to my lawn and borders. I zapped it last year with glysophate which did the trick temporarily and I am watching for its new shoots daily, however my question is will the roots of it harm my plants in the border underneath the earth? I'm praying for some miracle cure to this horrid weed!

Posted: Saturday 10th of April 2010 09:11 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 01:37 PM

Should I move the Hostas

Georgie

968 0

Hi again Sandy

I'm no expert on Hostas. But if they are your pride and joy and you have an alternative site in mind then given what you've said about the bindweed problem I think you might be wise to move them. Good luck.

Georgie

Posted: Sunday 26th of July 2009 09:03 PM Last reply: Sunday 26th of July 2009 09:03 PM

My bindweed problem

Shoot User

968 1

Hi Georgie, thanks for your response. I've done a similar thing along our fence line but using old roofing slates although they are perhaps not deep enough.

What I'm really concerned about is if, as my hostas grow to fill the space, I will not be able to get to the bindweed and it will just get all tangled up with the plants. I was wondering whether to relocate my hostas to a 'safer' place, before they get really established. Thankks for yur help

Posted: Sunday 26th of July 2009 08:45 PM Last reply: Sunday 26th of July 2009 08:45 PM

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Nicola

968 0

Hi Sandy - so glad to see you back asking questions! Did Georgie help? If yes, we would love it if you would send her a quick thank you? Sometimes it can be a bit disheartening not hear anything back and I know she'd appreciate it:-) Hope you are enjoying Shoot! All the best Nicola

Posted: Sunday 26th of July 2009 05:38 PM Last reply: Sunday 26th of July 2009 05:38 PM