About
A herbaceous perennial to 1.2m in height, making a broad mound of slender stems with narrow, grey-green leaves and large, open panicles of pure white double flowers 12mm in width in summer.
About the genus
Gypsophila can be annuals or perennials, sometimes evergreen, with narrow, greyish leaves and large sprays of small flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
PropagationPropagate by the specialised root grafting in late winter. Here scions of stem are grafted onto sections of root.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a stem rot