Convolvulus cneorum

Description: Convolvulus cneorum is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its distinctive silvery-green, silky foliage and prolific white funnel-shaped flowers that emerge from soft pink-tinged buds. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy plant produces blooms continuously from late spring through summer, creating a luminous display particularly striking in morning light. The lance-shaped leaves retain their shimmering silver sheen year-round, providing excellent structural interest even when not flowering. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in poor to moderately fertile soils and requires minimal feeding. The plant's compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for South England gardens, especially those with chalky or free-draining soils. Its low-maintenance nature and resistance to deer browsing make it a practical choice for mixed borders, gravel gardens, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. In colder parts of South England, positioning against a south-facing wall provides additional winter protection. Light pruning after flowering maintains a neat, compact form.

Other benefits: evergreen, borders, rock-gardens, coastal-gardens, ground-cover, containers

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.6m x 0.9m

Position: full sun

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -5°C