About

Gypsophila Super Time ('Esm Cold') is a named selection in the genus Gypsophila, within the carnation family Caryophyllaceae, notable for its summer flowering. In the UK it flowers from June to September. As a cultivated Gypsophila it follows the general growth patterns of the genus but specific size and habit vary by selection. Check the supplier label for precise planting and maintenance details.

About the genus

Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of Gypsophila taxa, with about 35 endemic species.

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In the garden

Gypsophila Super Time ('Esm Cold') is a cultivated selection of Gypsophila (family Caryophyllaceae). The genus contains a broad range of herbaceous plants and garden selections; this named plant is presented to gardeners for its predictable summer flowering. In the UK the flowering season runs from June to September, so it contributes to the summer flowering programme. Growers should follow the supplier’s guidance for this particular selection, since individual Gypsophila cultivars differ in lifespan and final size. Many garden selections are handled either as short-lived perennials or as annuals and are planted, pruned or replaced according to the label instructions. Production notes from the nursery will indicate whether the plant is best lifted in winter, treated as a perennial in mild sites, or refreshed each year. Where it is used depends on the cultivar’s final habit and height: check the plant description before choosing a position. Its reliable summer display from June to September makes Gypsophila Super Time ('Esm Cold') a useful choice where a stretch of summer flowering is required; expect its flowering period to run through June, July, August and into September.

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