Convolvulus sabatius - Blue Rock Bindweed

This creeping plant comes from dry places around the Mediterranean, so needs good drainage and a sunny sheltered spot. Blue funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid to late summer over trails of silvery foliage. Can be used for a hanging basket, chimney pot or similar. Can also be used to trail over the edge of a low wall or to the side of a set of steps or a rockery.

We have known these to survive outside here in East Anglia where they are planted in very well drained soil. A dry and sunny spot where the soil is light and free draining all year round is the best place to plant if you plan to try and keep it outside. A gravel mulch will protect from winter wet, but cuttings over wintered frost free are advisable.