silverbush

How to Grow and Care for silverbush

silverbush · Convolvulus cneorum
Also known as: shrubby bindweed; silvery bindweed

Grow in well drained soil or low to moderate fertility, in a sheltered spot with full sun. Good for containers, using a gritty loam based medium, watering well in the growing season, but keeping drier in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing silverbush

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in well drained soil or low to moderate fertility, in a sheltered spot with full sun. Good for containers, using a gritty loam based medium, watering well in the growing season, but keeping drier in winter

How to Water silverbush?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for silverbush?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for silverbush?

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What Soil Is Best for silverbush?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for silverbush?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize silverbush?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune silverbush?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate silverbush?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant silverbush?

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How to Care for silverbush in Winter?

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How to Plant silverbush?

Grow in well drained soil or low to moderate fertility, in a sheltered spot with full sun. Good for containers, using a gritty loam based medium, watering well in the growing season, but keeping drier in winter

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How to Repot silverbush?

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How to Harvest silverbush?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of silverbush

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Attributes of silverbush

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginMediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Convolvulus cneorum
Genus
Convolvulus
Family
Convolvulaceae
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