Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Add a sprinkle of whimsical charm to your garden with the delightful Gypsophila paniculata, fondly known as baby's breath. This dainty darling of the perennial world transforms any garden space into a dreamy seascape of delicate white blooms that float like frothy waves atop slender green stems. Gypsophila paniculata isn't just a pretty face; it's a horticultural powerhouse that punches well above its weight. This sun-loving sprite is the ultimate easy-going companion for your garden.
Standing at an airy height, baby's breath is not just striking in stature but also a true performer, with a blooming period that spans the heart of summer. Whether you're hosting a garden get-together or simply lounging with a book and iced tea, these spritely blossoms create an enchanting backdrop that enhances the joyful vibe of those long, lazy days.
What's more, for those with a flair for floristry, Gypsophila paniculata serves as the ultimate versatile accessory to any bouquet or centerpiece. It's like the perfect pair of white sneakers—suddenly, everything it's paired with looks effortlessly chic. Whether nestled between rosy blooms or standing alone in elegant simplicity, Gypsophila paniculata draws the eye, elevates arrangements, and leaves a dusting of beauty wherever it grows.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Gypsophila paniculata
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Exposed
Sheltered - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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High in calcium
Loam
Loam-based compost
Sandy
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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