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Convolvulus cneorum
Attractive low perennial, forms a compact rounded bush with glossy silvery-grey foliage. Great masses of showy white, open trumpet flowers cover bush through the summer months. Prefers warm sunny sites, with nwell drained light soil. Avoid heavy frost, and too much water. Good for warm sunny banks and garden edges.
Genus
Convolvulus
Species
cneorum
Cultivar
Common name
Silverbush
Family name
Convolvulaceae
Place of origin
Mediterranean
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers dry soil
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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