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Herbaceous Perennial
Calystegia soldanella
sea bindweed
A trailing, rhizomatous perennial up to 1m across but only 10cm tall, with succulent stems and kidney-shaped leaves. Upward-facing, trumpet-shaped flowers, pink with five white stripes, are produced in summer
Synonyms
Convolvulus soldanella![](https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/Web_Use-Calystegia_sodanella_6900.jpg)
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
A native plant found only on the coast, needing open, sunny conditions and very sharp drainage. Closely related to bindweed, but unlikely to become a garden weed
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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