Convolvulus sabatius (blue rock bindweed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Convolvulus |
| Species | sabatius |
| Synonyms | Convolvulus mauritanicus |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous), Vine |
| Origin | Native to Italy and northern Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a or greater |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-5) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 34 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A mat-forming perennial with funnel-shaped purple flowers. |
| Shape | Matt-forming, trailing. |
| Landscape | Container plant, flower beds, flower borders. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in a gritty, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Convolvulus sabatius, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Convolvulus sabatius, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Convolvulus sabatius, flower.Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
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