Convolvulus cneorum

Other common names
shrubby bindweed
silvery bindweed

Family
Convolvulaceae

Genus
Convolvulus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, erect or scrambling, with simple or palmately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, open funnel-shaped flowers

Details
C. cneorum is a small spreading evergreen shrub to 60cm in height, with narrowly oblong, very silvery leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers tinged pink in bud, up to 4cm in width.

How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soil or low to moderate fertility, in a sheltered spot with full sun. Good for containers, using a gritty loam based medium, watering well in the growing season, but keeping drier in winter.

Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Drought Resistant Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Gravel Garden

How to care
Pruning
Pruning group 8

Pests
Generally pest free

Diseases
Generally disease free
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