About
A low-growing, spreading, semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial from the Mediterranean with broadly ovate, silky-white (holosericeus), woolly leaves and small, funnel-shaped, pale pink or white flowers in summer. A choice, silver-leaved bindweed for a warm, sunny, very well-drained rock garden or gravel garden.
About the genus
Maurandya are twining, woody-based, herbaceous perennial climbers. The leaves are triangular to broadly-oval, sometimes lobed, and the trumpet-shaped blooms are produced over a long period in summer and autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.