Botanical Name: Common Names:
Gypsophila repens Rosea Pink Creeping Babys Breath, Pink Alpine Gypsophila,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Spreading
Description:
Attractive evergreen perennial with fine grey-green foliage and masses of tiny soft-pink flowers from late Spring through to Summer. A wonderful plant for large garden pots for sunny positions. Grows as a mound shaped bush approx. 15cm x 30-45cm.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Caryophyllaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate