Calystegia inflata
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Calystegia inflata

Calystegia Inflata

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A note from PlantMom

Hedge binweed has good disease resistance and is generally not prone to illnesses. However, it can be susceptible to pests and diseases present in its surroundings. These infections are usually mild. In terms of care, this plant requires moderate maintenance. It needs regular pruning to maintain a neat appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Hedge binweed is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or patio, and does not require much plant-care experience. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Calystegia Inflata.

Light

Hedge binweed is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and often thrives in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Hedge binweed can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its range may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance of Hedge binweed dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost the plant's survival.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Hedge binweed is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Hedge binweed has relatively low fertilizer requirements, feeding it annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Calystegia
Family
Convolvulaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
3.05 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
4.06 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Koppen, Romania, Latvia, South Korea, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Hedge false bindweed
PLATES
Calystegia inflata leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Calystegia inflata flower
PLATE 02 · flower
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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