Botanical name:

Calystegia sepium

Common name(s):

Pink bindweed

About:

Considered a rampant weed, it features a flower that closely resembles that of Calystegia soldanella, characterised by thin, arrow-shaped leaves. These plants are also recognised as a vigorous twining vine, which can be found in various habitats throughout New Zealand.

Natural habitat:

A weedy species of coastal and lowland successional habitats, which very rarely extends to montane forest. Often found along the margins of wetlands. Pink bindweed has also spread into urban areas where it can be very aggressive.

Growing environment:

Sun, Coastal, Wetland & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s Three Kings, North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. Also throughout the greater southern hemisphere.

Height: 3m

Flowering:

September - April (-June) with a pink/white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

October-August

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Riparian plantings & Pioneer Plantings

How to grow:

Easy from seed, layered pieces and from the root stock. Extreamly aggressive, weedy & not suitable for cultivation.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. Sow seed direct & keep moist until germination is complete.