Species Hedge Bindweed
white flowers with white stamens, lime-green leaves and green-brown stems

Hedge Bindweed

Calystegia sepium

Also Known As - Hedge False Bindweed
Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) is a common perennial weed found in many parts of the world. The plant is characterized by a characteristic trailing or twining stem, up to three meters in length, clinging to the stems of other plants and walls as it climbs. Its leaves are bright green and heart-shaped, and its white or pinkish flowers are held in trumpet-shaped clusters between June and September. The plant's roots are thick and creeping, and its seeds have small barbs that help them become attached to fur or feathers and spread throughout the environment. Hedge Bindweed is considered a noxious weed and can spread quickly, making it difficult to control.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Root Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White/Cream Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Soil:

Clay, Sand

Fruits:

pink,white Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Hedge Bindweed should be watered deeply and thoroughly once or twice a week. The plant prefers soil that is evenly moist, which means letting the top 1-inch of soil dry out slightly before watering again. During the hot and dry sumner months, the plant should be watered even more often, up to every couple of days. During the cooler fall and winter months, water once or twice a week, ensuring that the soil dries out between waterings.

sunlight

Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) is a plant species that prefers full sun or partial shade. It does best in full sun with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, in areas with extreme heat and temperatures, partial shade is recommended to prevent the plant from wilting and developing leaf burn. In the early morning or late afternoon, the plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as this can cause photosynthesis to occur too rapidly.

pruning

Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium) requires moderate levels of pruning. Pruning should be done at least once a year during the early spring before new growth begins. Once new growth begins, the plant should be pruned back to about a third of its existing height, removing any dead or dying stems and unruly growth. This will help to limit the spread of the vine while still allowing enough energy for the roots to reorganize and regrow. Additionally, prune any crossing stems to avoid complex tangling. By doing this, the remaining stems will become thicker and have more foliage to create a dense, hedge-like structure.

Season

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

The harvesting season for Calystegia sepium typically begins in July and ends in September.

Starts Flowering

Hedge Bindweed typically starts flowering in June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Calystegia sepium typically begins in July and ends in September.