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Bush Morning Glory

Convolvulus Cneorum

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Overview

The Bush Morning Glory, Convolvulus cneorum, is a perennial shrub revered for its silvery foliage and stunning funnel-shaped white to pinkish flowers. A hardy specimen reaching 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width, it thrives in USDA zones 8-10. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Low-maintenance and drought-resistant, it blooms profusely in spring, with sporadic flowers through summer. Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens and as accent plants in rockeries or borders.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type Ground cover, Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardens or arid climates; ground cover / perennial / shrub for, image 89

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial, Shrub
Family: Convolvulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — Typically reaching heights between 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread; commonly known as the Bush Morning, image 107

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — minimal pruning is required; the Bush Morning Glory is drought-tolerant once established, image 73

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — Typically reaching heights between 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread; commonly known as the Bush Morning, image 87

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — commonly known as the Bush Morning Glory; ground cover / perennial / shrub with white blooms, image 106

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — Low-maintenance and drought-resistant, it blooms profusely in spring, with sporadic flowers through summer

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — white flowers in the garden; prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — the Bush Morning Glory's blossoms are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies; simply, image 91

Bush Morning Glory (Convolvulus Cneorum) — Simply remove any dead or damaged branches in early spring to encourage fresh growth; occasional, image 134

Convolvulus Cneorum

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