Gypsophila

Gypsophila is a flowering plant in the carnation family. Species can be annual or perennial. Gypsophila paniculata is commonly known as Baby's Breath, and is the variety that is commonly used in bridal bouquets, with a cloud of tiny white flowers. Gypsophila Elegans is similar to paniculata, but it is an annual. Repens is perennial, alpine form, low-growing and mat-forming.

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plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Gypsophila

Latin name

Gypsophila

type

Flowering plant

family

Caryophyllaceae

ph

7.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

0.30 M 0.50 M

Gypsophila

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Gypsophila do not grow well in acid soils. Grow in a deep, alkaline, very well-drained soil, in full sun. The perennial species also dislike winter wet so avoid planting in a site that can become waterlogged in periods of prolonged wet weather. Young plants grown from seed should planted out in a well drained sunny, sheltered spot in autumn. Plant them 60cm apart.

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