Convolvulus Cneorum – Silver Bush

Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as Silver Bush or Shrubby Bindweed, is a beautiful compact evergreen shrub prized for its shimmering silvery-green foliage and delicate white funnel-shaped flowers. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy shrub produces an abundance of white blooms that open from soft pink-tinged buds, creating a stunning display from late spring through summer. The silky, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round interest with their distinctive silver sheen, making it an excellent choice for borders, gravel gardens, containers and coastal planting schemes.

This plant is supplied as a 2L root-ball, well-established and ready for planting out or potting on.

Key Features:

• Hardy evergreen shrub with silvery, silk-textured foliage


• White funnel-shaped flowers from pink-tinged buds


• Long flowering season from late spring to summer


• Compact, mounding habit ideal for smaller spaces and containers


• Drought tolerant once established


• Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators


• Low maintenance and deer resistant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Convolvulus cneorum


• Common Names: Silver Bush, Shrubby Bindweed, Silverbush


• Classification: Evergreen shrub


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–60 cm × 50–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding Evergreen Shrub


• Perfect For: Borders, Gravel Gardens, Mediterranean Gardens, Coastal Gardens, Containers


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Summer (May–August)


• Planting Position: Full Sun, Sheltered


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, Poor to Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub


• Foliage: Silvery-Green, Silky, Lance-Shaped Leaves


• Hardiness: RHS H4 – Hardy (down to approximately -10°C)

Planting and Care:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Convolvulus cneorum thrives in poor to moderately fertile soil and does not require rich feeding. Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter, as good drainage is essential to maintain plant health. Once established, this shrub is notably drought tolerant. Light pruning after flowering helps to maintain a tidy, compact shape. In colder regions, a sheltered spot against a south-facing wall is ideal.

What You Receive:

1 x Convolvulus Cneorum (Silver Bush) plant supplied in a 2L root-ball, ready for planting.