Silver Bush

🌿 Convolvulus cneorum (Silver Bush)

Convolvulus cneorum, commonly known as Silver Bush, is a compact, silver-leaved evergreen shrub prized for its bright foliage and abundant white flowers. Perfect for sunny gardens across Melbourne, Geelong, and the Mornington Peninsula, it thrives in coastal conditions, sandy soils, and hot, dry sites. Silver Bush delivers strong contrast in garden beds, rockeries, borders, and Mediterranean-style plantings, with brilliant white blooms appearing from spring to summer. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and beautifully textured year-round, Convolvulus cneorum is one of the most versatile and eye-catching small shrubs for Victorian landscapes.

🌱 Care Guide — Convolvulus cneorum

Light: Full sun is essential for dense foliage and heavy flowering.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; excellent in sandy or coastal conditions. Avoid waterlogging.
Water: Low; water during establishment, then allow to dry between waterings.
Fertiliser: Apply a light feed in spring with a low-phosphorus or native-safe fertiliser.
Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and prevent woodiness.
Position: Great for borders, rockeries, Mediterranean gardens, containers, and mass planting.
Growth Habit: Compact mound, typically 30–60 cm high and wide.
Pests/Disease: Generally resilient; protect from prolonged winter wet to prevent root issues.

🏷️ Silky Silver Foliage & White Flowers

Convolvulus cneorum (Silver Bush) is a stunning compact shrub known for its silky silver foliage and bright white flowers that open each morning in spring and summer. Its shimmering leaves provide year-round contrast, making it a standout in borders, coastal gardens, rockeries, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Highly drought-tolerant and thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Silver Bush is low-maintenance, hardy, and perfect for adding colour and texture to Victorian gardens. A stylish, reliable choice that shines in both small spaces and large landscape designs.