Overview
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Gypsophila, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, dry stone wall, scree bed, cut flower, gravel garden, patio and container plants and wildlife garden.
About
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') is a matforming herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Gypsophila genus, known for its slender, grey-green foliage and abundant clusters of petite blooms. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, preferring well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils. Hardy to UK zone H5, it performs well in exposed or sheltered positions and is ideal for rock gardens, dry stone walls, scree beds, and containers. It flowers from summer into autumn and can also be used as a cut flower or in wildlife gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gypsophila
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Dry stone wall, Scree bed, Cut flower, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series)?
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) need?
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) hardy in the UK?
Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gypsophila Happy Festival ('Danghappy') (Festival Series)?
Seed.
More in the Gypsophila genus
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- Gypsophila repens 'Fratensis'
- Gypsophila repens 'Rosa Schönheit'
- Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'creeping baby's breath 'Rosea'
- Gypsophila repens 'Silver Carpet' (v)
- Gypsophila 'White Flare' (Festival Series)