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Christchurch, New Zealand

Convolvulus cneorum 'Silver Bush'

$6.00

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A common plant in Australian gardens, Convolvulus Cnoerum is well known for its silky silver foliage and masses of white flowers. It is an easy-care plant that requires little water.

FLOWERS:
The white funnel shaped flowers are borne from late spring till autumn.

HEIGHT: 50cm WIDTH: 50cm

PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE: 4-5

HABIT:
A shrubby plant with dense stems and leaves.

POSITION & USES:
Full sun and free draining soil will give best results. Plant in a low maintenance or Mediterranean style garden. Can be used as an informal low hedge or path edging.

CULTIVATION:
Incorporate grit if the soil is prone to water logging. Fertilize lightly with slow release fertilizer in early spring and prune by a quarter after flowering to promote bushiness.

WATER RATING: (click photo to see)
  • Red Can = Plants require little water in hot, dry weather
  • Green Can = Plants require deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather
  • Blue Can = Plants require deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.


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  • Model: SILV05

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