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Gypsophila aretioides 'Caucasica'

Gypsophila aretioides 'Caucasica'

Genus: Gypsophila
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A dense, cushion-forming evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and small star-shaped flowers in summer. Ideal for the alpine house.

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, preferably alkaline, sharply drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Can be grown in pots

Pruning

No pruning required, except dead heading

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in late winter. Take root cuttings in late autumn or winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years