Gypsophila repens
Creeping baby's breath
Gypsophila Gypsophila
G. repens - G. repens is a dwarf perennial forming a low mat of grey-green leaves bearing masses of small starry white flowers in early summer.
Gypsophila repens is: Semi evergreen
Bushy, Compact, Open stems, Rounded to broadly spreading
Flushed pink, White in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Leaf and stem rot Leaf and stem rot
Prune back after flowering to encourage a second flowering.
Root cuttings
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Gypsophila repens (Creeping baby's breath) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet.
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, 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 repens
Creeping baby's breath
Gypsophila Gypsophila
G. repens - G. repens is a dwarf perennial forming a low mat of grey-green leaves bearing masses of small starry white flowers in early summer.
Semi evergreen
Bushy, Compact, Open stems, Rounded to broadly spreading
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Flushed pink, White in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Prune back after flowering to encourage a second flowering.
Root cuttings
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Gypsophila repens (Creeping baby's breath) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Plant in deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet.
Chalky, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Gypsophila repens (Creeping 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.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, 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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