Convolvulus Cneorum AGM
£15.00
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notes
This captivating evergreen plant has silvery/grey foliage, which adds interest to the winter garden and flags up its tolerance of heat in the summer. In the very early spring, delicate pink buds emerge, opening into classic, convolvulus-shaped, funnel flowers with a yellow eye. These are nectar rich so attract early pollinating insects. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm x 50cm (1ft 7 in x 1ft 7in) over 5 years
Features
notes
This captivating evergreen plant has silvery/grey foliage, which adds interest to the winter garden and flags up its tolerance of heat in the summer. In the very early spring, delicate pink buds emerge, opening into classic, convolvulus-shaped, funnel flowers with a yellow eye. These are nectar rich so attract early pollinating insects. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Insights
Roughly translated from the Greek, ‘cneorum’ means olive-like and the lovely silvery leaves of this compact Mediterranean plant justify this name and explain its tolerance of heat and dryness.
Details
- Flowers: April - July
- Half Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
Care
Split in autumn if necessary. Gently dig around margins to avoid spreading if not required
Glossary