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Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' (Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy'

Other names: Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy'


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Genus: Gypsophila

Variety or cultivar: 'Bristol Fairy' _ 'Bristol Fairy' is a mound-forming herbaceous perennial with thin stems with narrow, grey-green leaves and open panicles of tiny pure white flowers in summer.

Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' is: Deciduous

Flower: White, Insignificant or absent in Summer

Foliage: Green, Silvery-grey in Summer

Habit: Rounded to broadly spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific diseases: Leaf and stem rot

General care

Pruning: Prune back after flowering to encourage a second flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Root cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' (Baby's breath 'Bristol Fairy') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel

Cultivation: Plant in deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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