CONVOLVULUS cneorum Xera

CONVOLVULUS cneorum Xera Convolvulus cneorum is a compact, evergreen silverbush forming a neat mound of silky silver leaves, topped in late spring to early summer with abundant white, yellow-throated, funnel-shaped blooms. Best in full sun and sharply drained, poor to moderately fertile soils, including sandy or chalky ground. Ideal for gravel and Mediterranean-style schemes and for rock gardens; drought tolerant once established and dislikes waterlogged conditions. Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Well-drained; poor to moderately fertile; light sandy or chalky soils preferred Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas (to around -10C) with good drainage Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Plant at a Glance light:sun facing:south facing:west soiltype:light-sandy soiltype:chalky soiltype:moderate-fertile soilmoisture:dry-sandy foliage:evergreen flowering:may flowering:june flowercolour:white leafcolour:silver size:60-90cm gardenstyle:mediterranean gardenstyle:rock-and-water specialconditions:tolerates-drought specialconditions:dry-sun