Species bindweed
white-blue flowers with yellow center, lime-green buds and green leaves with green veins and midribs on lime-green stems

bindweed

Convolvulus tricolor

Bindweed (Convolvulus tricolor) is an amazing plant species. Despite its delicate appearance, it is a very hardy species which thrives in almost all soil conditions. Its climbing stems and its beautiful three-colored flower trumpets add Beauty and grace to any garden, creating a spectacular flowery arch. Due to its deep roots, bindweed is very drought-tolerant, and the beautiful white, pink, and blue colors of the flowers provide a pleasing contrast both to its foliage and the overall landscape. Bindweed is truly an amazing species to behold!

Cycle:

Annual

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 11

Flowers:

Blue petals with white throat and yellow center Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bindweed thrives best in well-draining soil that is slightly on the dry side. Water the plant deeply and thoroughly once every 2 weeks in the spring and summer. Be sure not to overwater, as this can cause fungal diseases. During the winter months, water only if the soil is completely dry and the plant begins to look wilted. Increase watering once the weather warms and the plant begins to actively grow again.

sunlight

Bindweed benefits from long periods of sunlight and should receive direct sunlight for most of the day, preferably for 6 to 8 hours a day. The best growing environment for Bindweed would be to place it in an area with good light exposure, either in a full sun area or near a brightly lit window. It should also be kept away from cooler temperatures, as Bindweed does not perform well in temperatures that are too cold.

pruning

Bindweed (Convolvulus tricolor) should be pruned when necessary; usually when it is taking over other plants or growing in an undesirable direction. Pruning may need to be done multiple times during the growing season. Cut it back to the ground at the beginning of its growing season. Then maintain and control any re-growth by continually pruning away unwanted sprouts and flower buds throughout the life of the plant. Pruning should be light and selective rather than heavy or deep.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Bindweed typically starts flowering in June and continues through August.

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