Gypsophila paniculata - P9

Description
The Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a bushy, broad, loose perennial that forms white or pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Baby's breath is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Baby's breath are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Baby's breath has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad, loose.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to April.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter damp. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Gypsophila paniculata forms white, pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden, steppe garden, herbaceous border, balcony/patio, rose garden