Also known as Convolvulus mauritanicus, this tender rock bindweed is a native of north Africa and a popular trailing plant for hanging baskets and containers. It's also suitable for growing over walls and in rock gardens, where the stems could bake on the stones and root wherever they touched the soil. By late summer the bushy plants are smothered in clear, soft blue trumpets, attracting a wealth of pollinating insects. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Convolvulus sabatius in well-drained soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Take cuttings in summer or dig up plants and move them inside over winter for use next year.
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Convolvulus ‘Sabatius’ and wildlife
Convolvulus ‘Sabatius’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Convolvulus ‘Sabatius’ poisonous?
Convolvulus ‘Sabatius’ has no toxic effects reported.
