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Convolvulus cneorum

Also Known As

  • Bush Morning Glory
  • Silverbush

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 8a-12

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Convolvulus cneorum plant details

Convolvulus cneorum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Convolvulus cneorum

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: convolvulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: mat-forming, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Convolvulus cneorum

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The silky, silvery-grey leaves of this 2-4' shrub make a lovely back-ground for the white, pink-tinted, morning-glory flowers which bedeck it over a long period in summer. S/D/GDr/renewal pruning
A tall silky silvery plant with white Morning Glory flowers, Ex Heronswood, its beautiful but very different from the silver leaved dwarf thing we had under this name years ago, this is easy by comparison.
An evergreen shrub to 4' tall and as wide, bearing sparkling silver-white foliage and delicate blossoms from May to September. The pink-tinged white flowers open from pink buds to reveal yellow throats. Prune annually to renew the plant and prevent legginess. In our experience this is a short-lived shrub. Southern Europe.
SILVERBUSH - A low mounding bushy shrub also known as bindweed. Very attractive silky silver gray foliage produces pink buds that open to funnel shaped white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers resemble Morning Glory. Likes sun and well drained soil, growing 2' x 3'. Hardy to 15 degrees in zones 8-10. Once established it is drought tolerant.
This hardy, Mediterranean, morning glory's silver foliage provides interest all year and good contrast to the pink flower buds and white flowers infused with lavender in spring and summer. A mat forming shrub, 2-3 ft tall by 4 ft wide, this lovely, silvery presence does not spread by seed or runners. Prefers sun and good drainage. Very drought tolerant. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Convolvulus cneorum plant

How to Grow Convolvulus cneorum

  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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