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Gypsophila cerastioides

Alpine Baby's Breath

Profuse, single flowers are white with tiny, pink veins forming over a compact tuft or mound of small, rounded, fresh green leaves.

  • »  Small white flowers with prominent pink veining rise slightly above the foliage
  • »  Small rounded glossy green leaves
  • »  Low carpet-forming habit
  • »  Evergreen in milder winters
  • »  Perfect for edging walkways or rock gardens
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:20-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Trailing
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gypsophila cerastioides

Low maintenance perennial that thrives in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Alkaline soils are best, but not necessary. Good drainage is essential for the winter to avoid root rot. No pruning is required.