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Convolvulus sabatius (Blue rock bindweed)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Convolvulus sabatius

Other names: Blue rock bindweed


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Genus: Convolvulus

Species: C. sabatius - C. sabatius is a mat-forming perennial, with small, oval leaves and wide funnel-shaped, purple-blue flowers.

Convolvulus sabatius is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn

Foliage: Grey-green in Summer

Habit: Compact, Spreading, Mat Forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite

General care

Pruning: Cut back as required.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Convolvulus sabatius (Blue rock bindweed) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, 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, Loamy, Sandy 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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