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Convolvolus Cneorum - Apulia Plants
Convolvolus Cneorum - Apulia Plants

Convolvolus Cneorum

It belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It originates from the mediterranean regions and it is a evergreen and compact shrub (and not a climbing plant like the majority of the Convolvolus), with the leaves covered with down that gives it a silvery appearance. It produces a large number of “trumpet” flowers, enlarged (about 3-4 cm in diameter), of a pure white color.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Convolvulus

Common name

Common name

Convolvulus

Variety

Variety

Cneorum, sabatius

Flower's color

Flower's color

White

Temperature

Temperature

min -10°

Exposure

Exposure

Full sun

Watering need

Watering need

Low

Blooming

Blooming

Spring-summer

Availability

Availability

March-May

Availability

March, April, May
Exposure

Full sun
Flowering

Spring, Summer
Water need

Low

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