CONVOLVULUS cneorum

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.

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

Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - with some horticultural sand or grit.