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Creeping baby's-breath

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Gypsophila.
Photo: Udo Schmidt
Gypsophila repens

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

Creeping habit.
Blooms: white, June-July
Foliage: green-grey, downy
Height: 15-20 cm
Spacing: 60-90 cm

Common name

Creeping baby's-breath

Latin name (genus)

Gypsophila repens

English common name

French common name

Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: full sun

Moderate growth

Neutral or lightly alkaline soil, dry or cool

Use

Ground covers - Borders - Flowerbeds - Low walls

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders