This sub-shrub has up-curved stems that form a spreading bushy habit. It has silvery-green lanced-shaped leaves and the white funnel-shaped flowers have a yellow centre and appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Convolvulus cneorum is naturally found in Europe growing in well drained, moderately fertile moist gritty soil in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Silverbush is grown for its flowers and foliage. It is mass planted on embankments or used as a ground cover in parks and gardens. It is also grown in pots and tubs and is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in one season. It gives a lasting flower display that requires little care and is planted in rockeries. ID 776

Convolvulus(kon-VOL-vew-lus) cneorum(nee-O-rum)

Convolvulaceae(kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Morning Glories and Bindweeds