Convolvulus Sabatius
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Ground Morning Glory / Blue Rock Bindweed / Silver Bush / Moroccan Glory Vine
Botanical Name: Convolvulus sabatius (syn. C. mauritanicus)
Family: Convolvulaceae
Origin: Mediterranean (NW Africa & S Europe)
Plant Type: Groundcover (trailing perennial)
Overview
A sun-loving, trailing groundcover that forms soft mats of blue-green foliage and a long display of lilac-blue, yellow-throated trumpets from spring into autumn. Perfect for spilling over walls, rockeries and pots.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 0.1-0.2 m H x 0.6-1.5 m W (spread)
- Growth Rate: 20-40 (spread) cm per year under good conditions
- Foliage: Small blue-green to grey-green leaves, neat and branching
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Flowers: Lilac/sky-blue funnels with a pale/yellow eye, peak spring–summer, spot flowers into autumn
- Seasonal Interest: Very long flowering season; tidy evergreen mound in mild climates
- Wildlife Value: Nectar for bees and other pollinators
- Tolerance: Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost)
- Planting Density: 3–5 plants per m² for coverage; 3–4 per linear metre along edges
- Pet Friendly: Generally non-toxic; any ingestion may upset pets
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering; light part shade tolerated
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; raised/mounded beds on heavier ground
- Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks; Established: Deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry
- Maintenance: Light shear after main flush to keep compact and encourage more buds; mulch in spring; light, balanced feed in early spring
- Lifespan: 10-15 years
- Climate Zones: Temperate & Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas
- Soil pH: Generally non-toxic; any ingestion may upset pets
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Spillover for retaining walls, steps and containers to soften hard edges
- Rock gardens and gravel beds for a sun-drenched, Mediterranean look
- Bank and verge cover where a low, flowering carpet is desired
Why You Will Love It
A cheerful, low-care blue carpet that flowers for months, shrugs off heat and salt, and brightens borders, pots and walls with minimal fuss.