Quick Guide
• Silvery-grey foliage with a silky texture
• White, funnel-shaped blooms
• Long flowering period, spring to summer
• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance
Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as Silverbush, is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its striking silvery-grey foliage and elegant white blooms. The foliage is silky to the touch and provides year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast and texture to gardens. In late spring and throughout the summer, Convolvulus cneorum produces an abundance of funnel-shaped, white flowers with a hint of pale pink in the buds. These blooms open in the morning and close at night, adding a dynamic quality to your garden landscape.
With its compact, mounding growth habit, Silverbush is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It pairs beautifully with other Mediterranean plants like lavender and rosemary, creating a harmonious and drought-tolerant garden display. This hardy shrub thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for coastal gardens and areas prone to dry conditions.
Plant Care Guide
Convolvulus cneorum prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for rock gardens and sunny borders. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy growth. This low-maintenance plant is generally pest and disease resistant, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
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EAN code034632
- Ultimate Height60cm (23.6In)
- Ultimate Spread90cm (35.4In)
- Foliage ColourSilver-Grey
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
- UK Hardiness ZoneH8-10
- Planting SeasonSpring, Autumn
- Season of InterestYear-round
- Growth RateModerate
- Pet FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyYes
- Soil TypeWell drained, Loamy, Sandy
- Soil PHNeutral, Alkaline
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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