- Botanical name: Convolvulus althaeoides
- Common name: Mallow bindweed
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Convolvulus althaeoides is a gorgeous climber from the bindweed family. It will either climber or trail, bearing delicate heart-shaped, silver green leaves. From mid to late summer large, funnel shaped flowers are borne and a striking clear pink.
For best results grow Convolvulus althaeoides in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. It can be invasive so is best grown in a container.
How to grow Convolvulus althaeoides
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Plant size
15cm height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Convolvulus althaeoides and wildlife
Convolvulus althaeoides is known for attracting bees. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Convolvulus althaeoides poisonous?
Convolvulus althaeoides has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
