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Convolvulus cneorum 'Snow Angel'

silverbush 'Snow Angel'

A rounded, bushy evergreen shrub to 60cm tall, with silky, silver-green leaves. From late spring to summer it produces a profusion of funnel-shaped, white flowers to 4cm across. Drought tolerant once established

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green Grey Silver
Summer White Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Convolvulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Convolvulus can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, erect or scrambling, with simple or palmately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, open funnel-shaped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered site

Propagation

Propagate by cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Prune back hard in early spring to maintain a compact shape

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

honey fungus (rarely)

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