About
A compact, semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, making a low mound of slender stems with narrow, grey-green leaves. Large, open panicles of pale pink double flowers to 1cm in width appear 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun; can tolerate moist soil
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