Gypsophila aretioides

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Baby's breathPerennialFamily: Caryophyllaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Gypsophila aretioides is a half-hardy alpine plant, ideal for growing in containers and rockeries, where its closely packed stems and leaves form an almost impenetrable carpet. It makes an excellent choice for ground cover in sunny, dry gardens.

In early summer a few cream-white flowers appear above the foliage, on single stems. For best results grow Gypsophila aretioides in pots on a sunny patio or a dry rock garden, and protect from winter rains. Alternatively grow in containers in an alpine house, conservatory or greenhouse.

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Gypsophila ‘Aretioides’ and wildlife

Gypsophila ‘Aretioides’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Gypsophila ‘Aretioides’ poisonous?

Gypsophila ‘Aretioides’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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