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Convolvulus sabatius Moroccan Beauty

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Convolvulus sabatius Moroccan Beauty Blue Morning Glory, Bindweed,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading

Description:
A very dense and compact form of this universally popular ground cover. It's often utilised for low maintenance areas due to its tough characteristics. Masses of soft lavender blue flowers are freely produced from late spring through to autumn. It trails well when planted near rocks, above embankments and retaining walls. Moroccan Beauty is equally useful for covering bare patches in mixed borders or for container culture. Convolvulus Moroccan Beauty is ideal for 'no fuss' landscaping as well as those with limited space. Grows approx. 10cm H x 60cm W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Convolulaceae Europe

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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