Species Low False Bindweed
cream-white flowers with lime-red sepals, green leaves and stems

Low False Bindweed

Calystegia spithamaea subsp. spithamaea

Low False Bindweed is a type of flowering plant native to central and northeastern North America. It is a perennial, meaning it comes back year after year, and has small white flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. It is considered a low-maintenance plant that can attract beneficial insects to your garden or landscape. It grows up to 24 inches tall and is ideal for front borders and rock gardens. It can colonize a landscape quickly in heavily amended and dry soils, so if you’re looking for a reliable groundcover, Low False Bindweed may be the perfect choice.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Seashore False Bindweed is a low-maintenance plant species and will only need occasional watering. It should be watered once a week during the warmer summer months and approximately once every 2 weeks during the cooler winter months. When watering, it is important to make sure the soil is moist, but not soggy. Additionally, it is important not to over water, as this can lead to root rot. Furthermore, high humidity and a good dose of morning sun (about 5-6 hours) are important for the health of the plant, so it may benefit from misting while in bloom.

sunlight

Seashore False Bindweed (Calystegia soldanella) prefers full sun for best growth and bloom. The plant should be placed in an area that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Growth is best when the plant is given full sun during the morning hours, when sufficient water is available during the growing season. This species does not tolerate shade and should not be placed in an area that receives less than 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. Direct sunlight is most important to the plant in the morning, as this is when it is actively growing and producing flowers.

pruning

Seashore False Bindweed (Calystegia soldanella) should generally be pruned in early spring before the plant starts to produced new growth or in late summer after flowering has finished. Pruning should focus mainly on removing and cutting back old, woody stems and dead or weakened foliage. If needed, it can also be lightly pruned to maintain desired shape or size. It is important to leave some of the old stems that are flowering each year for continuous blooming. Take care not to prune too much, as the plant may be over-stressed and die.

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