CONVOLVULUS cneorum

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Requires full sun to maintain compact growth, silvery foliage, and abundant flowering.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers light, well-drained soils—sandy or loamy types are best. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.

• pH Range: Tolerates a wide pH range but thrives in slightly alkaline to neutral soils.

• Moisture Needs: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from light, regular watering in prolonged dry spells.

• Planting Time: Plant in spring after frost risk has passed or in early autumn in mild regions.

• Spacing: Allow 50–60 cm between plants to encourage airflow and prevent overcrowding.

• Positioning Tips: Ideal for rock gardens, Mediterranean-style beds, raised planters, or coastal gardens due to salt and wind tolerance.

• Shelter Needs: Enjoys exposure to sun and breeze but prefers some shelter from very cold, drying winter winds.

• Container Growing: Performs well in pots with a gritty compost mix; ensure good drainage holes.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Keep evenly moist while establishing.

  • Once mature, water sparingly—overwatering can lead to root rot.

  • Container plants may need watering more often in summer but must never stand in water.

• Feeding: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to support healthy foliage and long-lasting blooms.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage compact growth.

  • Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as new shoots may be slow to emerge.

• Mulching: Apply a light mulch of gravel or small stones rather than organic mulch to improve drainage and enhance the plant’s silver colour.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to most pests; occasional aphids or spider mites may appear in very dry conditions—treat promptly.

• Winter Care: Hardy in milder regions; in colder areas, provide fleece protection in severe frost or overwinter containers in a sheltered location.

• Weed Control: Keep the surrounding area weed-free to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Striking evergreen leaves covered in silky silver hairs, providing a luminous contrast to green foliage in the garden.

• Flowers: Produces masses of silky white, funnel-shaped flowers with a soft yellow centre from late spring through summer.

• Fragrance: Flowers have a light, pleasant scent, especially noticeable on warm days.

• Form: Compact, rounded, mound-forming shrub that stays neat without constant pruning.

• Growth Rate and Size: Moderate growth; typically reaches 40–60 cm in height with a similar spread.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

• Ornamental Value: Highly decorative in sunny borders, adding brightness and texture; silver foliage pairs well with purple, blue, or pink-flowering plants.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Mediterranean-style gardens for a sun-loving, drought-tolerant feature.

  • Rock gardens and gravel beds where drainage is excellent.

  • Coastal gardens due to salt tolerance.

  • Containers for patios and terraces.

• Seasonal Appeal: Offers year-round foliage interest and a summer display of white blooms.

• Longevity: Long-lived in the right conditions; thrives with minimal intervention once established.

• Size
  2.5 Litre

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The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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