AWARD

CONVOLVULUS cneorum

Commonly known as Silver bush

Silver foliage, white flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Inversely lance-shaped to linear, silky leaves 3-6cm (1-2½in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Compact, rounded, bushy shrub. Funnel-shaped flowers to 4cm(1½in) across are produced from pink buds.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Warm sheltered spot - against warm wall helps in frosty areas.

CONVOLVULUS cneorum

 
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plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None if growing outside.
    Place of origin
    Central and western Mediterranean.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    With some horticultural sand or grit.
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Convolulus - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  90cm (36in)
  

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