Convolvulus soldanella
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Convolvulus soldanella

Sea Bindweed · Beach morningglory · Seashore false bindweed

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
4
Observations
904

Description

Source: leafsnap

The morning glory Calystegia soldanella (syn. Convolvulus soldanella) is a species of bindweed known by various common names such as sea bindweed, seashore false bindweed, shore bindweed, shore convolvulus and beach morning glory.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Seashore false bindweed prefers a spot that receives ample sunlight during the day. It can, however, cope with fewer hours of sun, a trait possibly influenced by its native coastal environment. Too little or too much sunlight can impair its health and growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Seashore false bindweed is a plant native to temperate ecosystems, with a preferred temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). It is particularly adapted to seasonal temperature fluctuations, but to ensure optimal growth it is recommended to provide warmer conditions during the colder months.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The optimal time to fertilize a Seashore false bindweed is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. Although Seashore false bindweed has relatively low nutrient needs, applying fertilizer once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Convolvulus
Family
Convolvulaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
61 cm
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Mexico, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, New Zealand, China, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Japan, Koppen, France, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, South Korea, Ecuador, Algeria, Belgium, Netherlands

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Common Names (3)

en Sea Bindweed
en Beach morningglory
en Seashore false bindweed