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Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed)
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Convolvulus cneorum
Other names
Silver bindweed , Shrubby bindweed, Silvery bindweed, Silverbush
Genus
Convolvulus Convolvulus
Species
C. cneorum - C. cneorum is a compact, spreading evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, silvery grey-green leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers from late spring into summer.
Convolvulus cneorum is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Suitable for growing in containers in loam-based compost with added grit. Water regularly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Convolvulus cneorum
Other names
Silver bindweed , Shrubby bindweed, Silvery bindweed, Silverbush
Genus
Convolvulus Convolvulus
Species
C. cneorum - C. cneorum is a compact, spreading evergreen shrub with narrowly oblong, silvery grey-green leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers from late spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Suitable for growing in containers in loam-based compost with added grit. Water regularly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed)
Common pest name
grape ground pearl
Scientific pest name
Margarodes vitis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
5
General biosecurity comments
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed)
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Epicauta atomaria
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
1
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
South American blister beetle; affecting solanaceous crops which (as plants for planting) are prohibited from entering the UK.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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