Botanical name:

Calystegia tuguriorum

Common name(s):

Climbing convolvulus, NZ bindweed

About:

This climbing or sprawling bindweed features distinctly heart-shaped leaves that contribute to its unique appearance, and the flaring flowers display a beautiful white hue. It is typically found in lowland areas across New Zealand, thriving in various environments, and is known for its very vigorous growth.

Natural habitat:

Coastal to lowland. Usually in shrub-land and along forest margins. occasional found on the margins of wetlands. It often favours grey scrub and bare lava or open rock strewn ground.

Growing environment:

Sun, Shade, Coastal, Salt, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. Also present in Chile and on the Juan Fernandez islands

Height: 60cm

Flowering:

September - March with a white coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

Throughout the year.

Uses:

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

How to grow:

Easy from seed and rooted pieces. Once established can be rather invasive and difficult to eradicate! Excellent growing through a hedge where the large white flowers can be seen to full effect and the creeping stems are more easily contained.

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