About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen, often short-lived perennial with fine, branching stems and small, grey-green leaves. Clouds of relatively large (1cm), double, pale pink flowers are produced in mid- to late 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, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 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
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
PropagationPropagate by grafting in late winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a stem rot