Species silverbush
white flowers with yellow center, white stamens, maroon-green buds, green leaves and stems

silverbush

Convolvulus cneorum

Silverbush is an amazing evergreen shrub that offers year-round beauty to landscaped spaces. It features grey-green, linear leaves and displays white, saucer-shaped flowers from late spring to fall. This hardy plant is low-maintenance and drought tolerant, and it can easily adapt to most soils. In addition, silvery foliage provides a striking contrast to other plants. This also makes an attractive container specimen. With its tidy, mounding form, silverbush can be used as a specimen shrub, hedge, or as an accent in mixed borders. It's a great choice for almost any garden and sure to be admired.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

White with yellow throat Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The silverbush plant requires moderate watering on a regular basis, with the soil being kept uniformly moist at all times. The best way to water this plant is to allow the soil to become slightly dry to the touch and then water thoroughly, allowing the excess water to drain out. This should be done every 7–10 days. Additionally, during hot weather, you may need to water more frequently.

sunlight

The silverbush plant requires a lot of sunlight for optimal growth. During the growing season from spring to early autumn, silverbush should be placed in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. If possible, position the plant in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. In the winter months, silverbush should receive less direct sunlight, but indirect light that is filtered through a window or cloth will keep the plant healthy during this dormant period.

pruning

With a silvery-green foliage and pretty white flowers, silverbush can brighten up your garden. The best time to prune your silverbush is during the late winter or early spring, when the plant is just beginning to bud. To keep it tidy, the plant should be pruned regularly to encourage new growth. Start by removing any weak, damaged or dead foliage and stems. This should be done before the plant buds, as this will keep it healthy and encourage bushy growth. After this, the shrub should be trimmed and shaped to give it that tidy look. Be sure not to cut too much off, as this could weaken the plant and cause damage. When done in moderation, silverbush will respond well to a thorough pruning. As with any pruning, it is best to use sharp, clean shears, and work slowly for best results. In summary, the best time to prune silverbush is during late winter or early spring. When pruning, it is important to start by getting rid of dead foliage and stems to keep the plant healthy, followed by trimming and shaping for a tidy look. Be sure to use sharp, clean shears for best results.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Jul
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Starts Flowering

Silverbush typically starts flowering in April.

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