{"product_id":"convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire","title":"Convolvulus angustissimus 'Pink Sapphire'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Bindweed \/ Pink Sapphire Bindweed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eConvolvulus angustissimus 'Pink Sapphire'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Convolvulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (native; cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-deciduous spreading perennial groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Pink Sapphire' is a selected form of the Australian native bindweed, producing a profusion of clear pink, funnel-shaped flowers from spring through to autumn over a carpet of fine, grey-green foliage. Unlike the weedy introduced bindweeds, this native is well-behaved and non-invasive, spreading gently to create excellent weed-suppressing groundcover in hot, dry sites. It thrives in the tough conditions of SA gardens and is particularly valuable for slopes, rockeries and low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1–0.2 m H x 0.5–1 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 15–25 cm spread per year; low-creeping with a soft, trailing habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, linear grey-green leaves; fine texture; silvery in bright light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear pink funnel-shaped blooms, approx. 2 cm wide; spring through autumn, closing at night; non-fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season spring–autumn; attractive fine foliage year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and small native insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance; frost hardy; heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant; thrives in poor and sandy soils; coastal-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 4–6 plants per m²; slope stabilisation: 3–4 per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not listed as toxic; as with all Convolvulus, ingestion may cause mild digestive upset — discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; flowers close in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to dry; sandy, gravelly or rocky soils; performs poorly in heavy wet clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: deep soak 2–3 times\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: minimal — deep soak monthly in summer; rarely in winter. Excellent dry-season tolerance once roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually maintenance-free once established; light trim in late winter to tidy; mulch lightly (avoid smothering crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 years; self-seeds lightly to maintain population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally suited to all SA regions including Adelaide metro, Hills, coastal and inland\/Riverland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates pH 6.5–8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope and embankment stabilisation in hot, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens and dry Mediterranean-style plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerge and naturestrip planting where low water use is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplanting for open native gardens between taller shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tough, cheerful native that thrives on neglect — 'Pink Sapphire' delivers months of pink flowers in the hottest, driest spots in the garden, asking for virtually nothing in return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49123668099324,"sku":"CONV-ANGU-PINK-SAPP-140MMPOT","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire-australian-bindweed-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1779794375","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/convolvulus-angustissimus-pink-sapphire","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}