Gypsophila muralis 'GYPSY PINK' cushion baby's-breath
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,1-0,2m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-September
location
full sun
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Baby’s-breath is a plant belonging to a group of more than 100 species of annuals and perennials. It is closely related to carnations. Cushion baby’s-breath is (gypsophila muralis) is classified as annual yet it can be treated as a perennial when allowed to self-seed, or if after a mild winter its semi-woody base remains unrotten until spring.
Description of the plant:
Gypsy Pink is a lovely pink flowering cushion baby’s-breath with small, double flowers from June until autumn. It grows fast and forms a dense and free flowering cushion which can grow as wide as 50 cm in good soil by the end of the season. Leaves are thin, rich green, and glossy. Grow baby’s-breath is sharply drained, deep, neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile soil in full sun. It can tolerate only a little bit of partial shade. It looks great among larger light coloured stones and is commonly used in Mediterranean-style landscapes where it will provide a touch of exotic seaside fluffiness and colour.
Last update 05-07-2016
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