Convolvulus Plants (Bush Morning Glory)

Evergreen Convolvulus (Bush Morning Glory) for Mediterranean Gardens & Sunny Borders

Convolvulus, commonly known as Bush Morning Glory, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its silky silver foliage and masses of trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, its delicate white, soft pink or lavender-blue flowers create a stunning display against the attractive grey-green leaves, bringing a relaxed Mediterranean feel to any garden.

Compact, drought tolerant and easy to grow, Convolvulus is perfect for sunny borders, gravel gardens, rockeries and containers. Its naturally rounded habit and long flowering season make it an excellent choice for low-maintenance planting schemes.

Whether you're creating a coastal garden or adding year-round structure to a sunny border, Convolvulus delivers colour, texture and elegance throughout the growing season.

Why Choose Convolvulus (Bush Morning Glory)?

Convolvulus is one of the best evergreen shrubs for sunny, dry gardens.

Benefits include:

• Evergreen silver-grey foliage
• Beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers
• Long flowering season
• Compact, naturally rounded habit
• Drought tolerant once established
• Perfect for Mediterranean and coastal gardens
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Excellent for borders, gravel gardens and containers

Its silvery foliage provides year-round contrast, even when the plant isn't in flower.

Flowering Season

Convolvulus produces masses of elegant blooms over many weeks.

Most varieties flower from:

• Late spring
• Throughout summer
• Often into early autumn

The flowers are highly attractive to:

• Bees
• Butterflies
• Other beneficial pollinating insects

Regular deadheading can help encourage further flowering.

Where to Grow Convolvulus

Convolvulus thrives in warm, sunny locations.

Ideal planting positions include:

• Mediterranean gardens
• Gravel gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Rockeries
• Sunny borders
• Raised beds
• Patio containers

Its compact habit also makes it ideal for planting near paths and patios where its flowers can be fully appreciated.

Soil Requirements

Convolvulus performs best in:

• Well-drained soil
• Sandy soils
• Gravelly soils
• Chalk
• Free-draining loam

Avoid heavy, poorly drained or waterlogged ground, particularly during winter.

Watering & Feeding

Water regularly during the first growing season while plants establish.

Once established, Convolvulus is highly drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry spells.

Apply a light dressing of balanced fertiliser or mulch with compost in spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.

Pruning & Maintenance

Convolvulus is easy to maintain.

For the best results:

• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain its neat, compact shape.
• Remove any dead or damaged stems in spring.
• Avoid cutting back into old woody stems too heavily.
• Apply a light mulch each spring to help conserve moisture and improve soil.

Regular light pruning encourages bushier growth and continued flowering.

Perfect Plant Combinations

Convolvulus combines beautifully with other Mediterranean favourites such as Lavender, Santolina, Rosemary, Cistus, Grevillea, Phormium and Cordyline australis (Cabbage Palm). Its silver foliage also provides striking contrast alongside colourful perennials including Salvia, Gaura, Verbena bonariensis and Echinacea, while ornamental grasses add texture and movement. Whether planted in gravel gardens, coastal borders or contemporary landscapes, Convolvulus brings softness, colour and year-round structure.

Convolvulus (Bush Morning Glory) FAQs

What is the common name for Convolvulus?

Many ornamental shrub varieties of Convolvulus are commonly known as Bush Morning Glory, named after their beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers.

Is Convolvulus evergreen?

Yes. Most garden shrub varieties, such as Convolvulus cneorum, are evergreen and provide attractive silver foliage throughout the year.

Does Convolvulus prefer sun or shade?

Convolvulus performs best in full sun, where it produces the greatest number of flowers and maintains its compact growth habit.

Is Convolvulus hardy?

Yes. Convolvulus is hardy throughout much of the UK, although in colder regions it benefits from a sheltered position with free-draining soil to prevent winter damage.

Is Convolvulus drought tolerant?

Yes. Once established, Convolvulus is highly drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for Mediterranean-style gardens and dry, sunny borders.

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Convolvulus, or Bush Morning Glory, is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add evergreen structure, silvery foliage and months of beautiful flowers to sunny borders and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. Easy to grow, drought tolerant and low maintenance, it provides reliable colour and texture throughout the seasons.

Browse our collection of Convolvulus plants today and discover how these elegant evergreen shrubs can transform your garden with long-lasting beauty and effortless charm.