Gypsophila paniculata 'Flamingo' (d)
baby's breath 'Flamingo'
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen, often short-lived perennial with fine, branching stems and small, grey-green leaves. Clouds of relatively large (1cm), double, pale pink flowers are produced in mid- to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Gypsophila can be annuals or perennials, sometimes evergreen, with narrow, greyish leaves and large sprays of small flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, very well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by a stem rot
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