CONVOLVULUS cneorum Xera

Convolvulus cneorum is a compact, evergreen silverbush forming a neat mound of silky silver leaves, topped in late spring to early summer with abundant white, yellow-throated, funnel-shaped blooms. Best in full sun and sharply drained, poor to moderately fertile soils, including sandy or chalky ground. Ideal for gravel and Mediterranean-style schemes and for rock gardens; drought tolerant once established and dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Well-drained; poor to moderately fertile; light sandy or chalky soils preferred Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas (to around -10C) with good drainage Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:dry-sandy
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:silver
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:mediterranean
gardenstyle:rock-and-water
specialconditions:tolerates-drought
specialconditions:dry-sun