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Convolvulus cneorum

silverbush

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

Other common names
shrubby bindweed
silvery bindweed

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink White Grey Silver
Summer Pink White Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Convolvulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mediterranean

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil of low to moderate fertility, in a sheltered spot with full sun. Good for containers, using a gritty peat-free, loam-based compost, watering well in the growing season, but keeping drier in winter

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

honey fungus (rarely)

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