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Convolvulus cneorum (Silverbush)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Convolvulus cneorum

Other names: Silverbush

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Genus: Convolvulus

Species: C. cneorum - C. cneorum is a compact evergreen shrub with narrow, oblong, silvery leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers flushed pink in bud.

Convolvulus cneorum is: Evergreen

Flower: White, Flushed pink in Spring; White, Flushed pink in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Compact, Spreading

Plant with: Cistus 'Snow Fire' (Rock rose 'Snow Fire')

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Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Convolvulus cneorum (Silverbush) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.

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Suggested uses: City, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers

Cultivation: Grow in well-drained soil (low to moderate fertility) in a sheltered spot in full sun. Good for containers grown in a gritty loam-based soil.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Convolvulus

Question from Kathy Brown

I have a couple of young plants which have got a bit battered over the winter, brown edges. Should I cut out what looks like the dead, damaged areas, and when?

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  • Posted: Tue. 22nd February 2011 13:35
  • Last reply: Tue. 22nd February 2011 20:25

This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Comment from Nicola

Convolvulus cneorum (Silverbush) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.

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  • Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:47

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