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baby's breath [Summer Sparkles] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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baby's breath [Summer Sparkles]

Gypsophila paniculata Summer Sparkles ('Esm Chispa'^PBR)

Genus: Gypsophila
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A spreading, semi-evergreen perennial to 40cm high and up to 1m wide forming a mound of narrow, grey-green leaves. Large panicles of small, semi-double, white flowers are borne on branching stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

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

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by root grafting in late winter

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a stem rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years