This plant will grow for years. Water the plant well then add a 2” (5cm) layer of mulch, such as shredded bark, around the planting area. It is grown for its attractive silver-green leaves and its funnel-shaped white flowers. 9 April. I honestly read the title as 'Coronavirus pruning'. Watering Instructions. ... I’m starting to learn with a few of my plants that they need annual pruning. Prefers free-draining soil, not too acidic. Large variety, great quality & prices! It has a neat, dense round shape and grows 2 to 4′ tall by 2 to 4′ wide (61 cm. Cultivation. Plant clumps for a pre- to early-spring flower display. Provide a well drained soil and lots of sun. to 1.2 m.). Order your flower plants online or over the phone 0345 092 0283. Height 40-50cm. Flowers June-September. The white flowers are trumpet-shaped with a yellow centre and have elegant silver/green coloured leaves. Suggested uses. Convolvulus cneorum (Shrubby bindweed) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.. Convolvulus cneorum – silver bush. Sophie Thomson. An additional mulch of weed-free material overall will help prevent excessive evaporation and suppress weed seedlings. (-9 C). Convolvulus cneorum - silverbushDESCRIPTION: Trailing Mediterranean ground cover, perennial with soft velvety silver leaves and pure white morning glory flowers.USE IN: Cottage style gardens, rockeries and hanging baskets, mass planting for groundcover, accent colour.LOCATION: Plant in full sun to maximise flowering. Plants destined for very poor sand or gravel soils will be grateful for additional humus, either when planting or as a mulch. City, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Mediterranean, Containers. Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Convolvulus cneorum (Silver Bush) is a classic evergreen plant that gives you a calm feel to your garden. Rose Society Members use and recommend Sudden Impact for Roses. Noteworthy Characteristics. Happy gardening! Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. This evergreen plant is also quite hardy but it can be damaged by temperatures below 15°F. Formal look: Silverbush (Convolvulus cneorum). 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. Trialled & tested by Sarah. Mass plant for a sea of silver foliage and white flowers to contrast with the purple leaves of the tree. KT53 Posts: 4,529. Evergreen Shrubs. Add white nerines to extend the display into autumn. 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. 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