Plants > Perennials

baby's breath

Gypsophila paniculata

Genus: Gypsophila
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: gypsum pink, lace shawls, mist, mist flower

About this plant

A tap-rooted herbaceous perennial with branching stems of blue-green foliage and loaded panicles of small, dainty white flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light preferably alkaline, sharply drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet

Pruning

Cut back in autumn when the foliage has died down. Dead head regulary to encourage second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by root cuttings in autumn-winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years