Large variety, great quality & prices! ... I’m starting to learn with a few of my plants that they need annual pruning. Height 40-50cm. The white flowers are trumpet-shaped with a yellow centre and have elegant silver/green coloured leaves. to 1.2 m.). I honestly read the title as 'Coronavirus pruning'. (-9 C). Keep the mulch at least 4” (10cm) away from the trunk of the plant as this can keep the bark too moist and cause it to decay. Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Watering Instructions. Convolvulus cneorum, commonoly called silverbush or bush morning glory, is native to the Mediterranean region.It is a dense, mounding, evergreen dwarf shrub that typically grows to 2’ tall and 3’ wide. Order your flower plants online or over the phone 0345 092 0283. Formal look: Silverbush (Convolvulus cneorum). City, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers. 9 April. Trialled & tested by Sarah. Water the plant well then add a 2” (5cm) layer of mulch, such as shredded bark, around the planting area. There are many other varieties suitable for companion planting with your roses, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find your own winning combinations. Convolvulus cneorum – silver bush. It is grown for its attractive silver-green leaves and its funnel-shaped white flowers. I’ve only been gardening for a few years and have so much to learn but it’s amazing . Do you mean convolvulus cneorum? KT53 Posts: 4,529. Mass plant for a sea of silver foliage and white flowers to contrast with the purple leaves of the tree. Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Plant clumps for a pre- to early-spring flower display. Convolvulus cneorum (Silver Bush) is a classic evergreen plant that gives you a calm feel to your garden. An additional mulch of weed-free material overall will help prevent excessive evaporation and suppress weed seedlings. Noteworthy Characteristics. Sarah Raven offers a large selection of quality flower plants & seedlings to help you bring colour and sweet scents to your garden & home. Sophie Thomson. This evergreen plant is also quite hardy but it can be damaged by temperatures below 15°F. Add white nerines to extend the display into autumn. Rose Society Members use and recommend Sudden Impact for Roses. Cultivation. This plant will grow for years. Select companion plants for it that will thrive under the same conditions. Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.. Suggested uses. Evergreen Shrubs. Convolvulus cneorum, the silverbush or shrubby bindweed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, which contains many plants described as "bindweed".The Latin specific epithet cneorum is a word of Greek origin referring to a small olive-like plant, possibly a species of Daphne. Provide a well drained soil and lots of sun. 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