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Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed)

Other names: Silver bindweed , Silvery bindweed, Silverbush

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Species
C. cneorum is a compact, spreading evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, silvery grey-green leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers from late spring into summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.9 m 5-10 years
1 ft 2 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Suitable for growing in containers in loam-based compost with added grit. Water regularly in growth.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Mediterranean, City, Drought Tolerant

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading, Compact

Native to

Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite

Aphids

Diseases

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Take softwood cuttings

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

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Discuss Convolvulus cneorum with other Shoot members

Re: Convolvulus

Kathy N
1258 0
Hi, Kathy,
With a H3 hardiness rating, I'm sure it took a beating this winter. Plus, it doesn't like to be wet in winter. It is best to lightly prune C. cneorum after flowering but if it looks really bad, prune in mid-spring - flowering will be reduced, however.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 22nd of February 2011 08:25 PM

Convolvulus

KatyBee
1258 1
I have a couple of young plants which have got a bit battered over the winter, brown edges. Should I cut out what looks like the dead, damaged areas, and when?
Posted: Tuesday 22nd of February 2011 01:35 PM Last reply: Saturday 29th of March 2025 01:39 PM

This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Nicola
889 0
Convolvulus cneorum (Silverbush) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Sunday 17th of May 2009 07:47 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:43 AM
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