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creeping gypsophila

Gypsophila repens

Genus: Gypsophila
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

G. repens is a semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, forming a mat of narrow foliage, with open panicles of small, starry, white or pale lilac flowers 10mm in width over a long period in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. Good for rock gardens, dry stone walls or scree bed and as a cut flower

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a stem rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years