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Gypsophila 'Rosenschleier'
baby's breath
A profusion of small white flowers, which take on a pink blush as they mature, appear on the branching stems of...
9cm pot
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Plant description
A profusion of small white flowers, which take on a pink blush as they mature, appear on the branching stems of Gypsophila 'Rosenschleier' in mid- to late summer, creating a frothy haze above the low mounds of grey-green foliage.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Gypsophila Rosenschleier:
Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot protected from cold, drying winds, and provide support with twiggy pea sticks or brushwood before flowering. Water moderately, keeping the soil just moist during dry spells, and feed sparingly with a keeping the soil just moist during dry spells, and feed sparingly with a general-purpose or low-nitrogen fertiliser in spring.
After blooms fade, cut the plant back to ground level. Once established, lift and divide large clumps in autumn to maintain vigour.
After blooms fade, cut the plant back to ground level. Once established, lift and divide large clumps in autumn to maintain vigour.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
