Species Short-Stalked False Bindweed
a white flower with lime-red sepals, lime-purple bud, stem and green leaves

Short-Stalked False Bindweed

Calystegia silvatica subsp. silvatica

Short-Stalked False Bindweed, (Calystegia silvatica subsp. silvatica) is a climbing perennial herb found growing in woodland areas in Europe and North America. It is a climbing vine that spreads through its spreading roots. The stems are slender and twining, reaching heights of up to 8ft, with some reaching up to 20ft when supported. The heart-shaped leaves are 5-9cm long, and up to 4cm wide. The white, trumpet-shaped flowers open from June to August, often in clusters of up to 3. The rounded, seed-filled fruits are up to 15mm in length and detach when fully ripe. The attractive leaves and flowers make this species popular in wildflower gardens, and its ability to climb makes it useful for scrambling over walls and trellises.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

brown,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water your Short-Stalked False Bindweed frequently. This species of plant prefers evenly moist soil, so you should water it several times a week. If the soil starts to feel dry start watering it every other day. During hot, dry weather, you should water it every day. As with most plants, it is better to water your False Bindweed deeply and less often, rather than shallow and more often. If you can, water it in the early morning so that the leaves have plenty of time to dry out before the evening.

sunlight

Short-Stalked False Bindweed thrives best in full sunlight, although it can tolerate partial shade. This species prefers temperatures between 40 and 75°F and will require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day during its active growing period in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter, when the plant is dormant, it can tolerate receiving only 2-3 hours of direct sunlight.

pruning

Short-Stalked False Bindweed should be pruned twice a year to keep it from taking over gardens and landscaped areas. The best times to prune it are in late spring, just after it has finished flowering, and in late summer after the first frost. Prune back the branches to the ground leaving about 2 inches of space between the pruned branches and the ground. Prune any shoots that have grown since the last pruning session. To reduce the spread of the plant, cut off the top of the flowering stems after the flowering season is over and remove the fruits. Also, when pruning, look for long lateral branches and remove these as well.

Season

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

The harvesting of Calystegia silvatica subsp. silvatica, or Short-Stalked False Bindweed, typically begins in July and continues through September.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting of Calystegia silvatica subsp. silvatica, or Short-Stalked False Bindweed, typically begins in July and continues through September.