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baby's breath 'Compacta Plena'

Gypsophila paniculata 'Compacta Plena' (d)

Genus: Gypsophila
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial with branching stems of blue-green foliage. Tiny, double white flower, tinted with pink, appear throughout the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

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

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years