- Botanical name: Gypsophila aretioides
- Common name: Baby's breath
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
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.
How to grow Gypsophila aretioides
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Plant size
10cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
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A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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