Gypsophila cerastioides
Baby's breath
Gypsophila Gypsophila
G. cerastioides - G. cerastioides is a dwarf, semi-evergreen perennial. It is a creeping plant, forming tufts of grey-green, hairy leaves. From late spring to early summer, it produces small, pink-flushed, white, trumpet shaped flowers.
Gypsophila cerastioides is: Semi evergreen
Spreading
White, Flushed pink in Spring; White, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Root cuttings
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Gypsophila cerastioides (Baby's breath) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in free draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Gypsophila cerastioides
Baby's breath
Gypsophila Gypsophila
G. cerastioides - G. cerastioides is a dwarf, semi-evergreen perennial. It is a creeping plant, forming tufts of grey-green, hairy leaves. From late spring to early summer, it produces small, pink-flushed, white, trumpet shaped flowers.
Semi evergreen
Spreading
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White, Flushed pink in Spring; White, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Root cuttings
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Gypsophila cerastioides (Baby's breath) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in free draining soil in a sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Gypsophila cerastioides (Baby's breath)
American serpentine leaf miner; chrysanthemum leaf miner
Liriomyza trifolii
Insect
Absent
2
3
Regulated pest already subject to review at the EU level (2013). Regularly intercepted in the trade.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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