Plant Profile

Convolvulus cneorum (Bush Morning Glory, silverbush)

Silverbush is an evergreen shrub that has lanceolate hairy leaves that give a silvery look, from where comes its common name. It has funnel-shaped white flowers, with a yellow center that grows during spring and summer, and make a beautiful contrast with the silver leaves. To plant in well-drained soil, and full sun. Try to avoid wind in winter, by bringing the plant indoors.To prune hardly in order to keep a fresh attractive look.

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Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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Pronunciation: kon-VOLV-yoo-lus nee-OR-um
Plant type: Shrub
Origin: Italy and Balkans to northern Africa
Heat Zones: 8 to 15

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 13
Uses: Border Plant, Container
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Spreading

Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m

Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter

Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Whorled

Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Shape: Lanceolate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Hairy, Medium

Color(growing season): Green, Silver
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Flower Scent: No Fragance

Flower Color: Yellow, White

Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trunk
Fruit

Fruit Type: Capsule

Fruit Showiness: No

Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

Fruit Color: Brown

Seasons: Summer

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Diseases: Powdery Mildew

Edible Parts: None

Pests: Mites, Aphids

Plant Propagation: Cutting